Support Worker

We Support LTD; Winsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

We Support LTD is seeking full-time Support Workers for their services in Winsford and Northwich. The role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities, providing care and support to help them live independently. No prior experience is necessary, making this an ideal opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Free DBS

Opportunities for promotion

Company incentives & offers

Free NVQ training

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Company events

Casual dress

Free Parking

Qualifications

• No experience required, but caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with life skills such as cooking and shopping.
• Work as part of a team or on a 1:1 basis.

Skills

Compassion

Dedication

Caring

Job description

Job Description:

We Support is recruiting 2 full-time permanent Support Workers for our Supported Living Services in Winsford and Northwich.

We provide support for adults with learning disabilities in supported living properties across Cheshire West and Greater Manchester as well as provide daily outreach support.

Role:

• Working from several supported living services in Winsford/Northwich.
• Permanent role, supporting male & female service users.
• Working as part of a small team or on a 1:1 basis
• Min. 35 hrs over 3-4 shifts with at least 1 sleep (on average, per week).
• Hours over a 6-week bespoke rota, given in advance.
• Full UK Driving Licence is needed - Use of own vehicle with business use an advantage.
• Motability vehicles are also available for most services.
• £23K+ yearly (Based on £12.80 p/h plus £50 sleep allowance).

Based in a hub of services in Winsford, you will have access to lots of support and training from experienced colleagues and managers. They will help you to achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career, supporting vulnerable adults to live happy and meaningful lives. You will help those you support to learn valuable life skills by doing things such as going shopping, helping them to cook their meals, or attending activities such as the cinema or bowling. Without you, they would not be able to live an independent and enriched life and so you get to feel great about the care you provide and go home feeling that you have made a difference to someone’s life.

For the majority of our roles, no experience is required. If you are a caring, compassionate, and dedicated person who wants to help others, you have the skills we are looking for.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in the UK and, unless applying for a bank, be eligible to work in a full-time permanent role. We are unable to provide sponsorship.

Benefits:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS
• Opportunities for promotion
• Company incentives & offers, like store discounts
• Overtime available
• Free NVQ training
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Company events

General Information:

• Fixed rolling shift pattern assigned to you so that you know your regular hours of work on an ongoing basis
• There are lots of opportunities to pick up extra shifts but there is no obligation to do so, as we value a healthy work-life balance.
• You will not be allocated extra shifts if you do not want them
• You will have access to lots of support from great managers and the opportunity to complete an NVQ
• Progression opportunities do become available and are open to all existing employees before external recruitment.
• You will generally work in the same house on each shift.
• There is generally no traveling between services once you start work, and you will build strong and meaningful relationships with the people you support and your colleagues.
• The majority of the people we support have their own Motability Vehicles so for those of you who drive there is normally no need to use your car.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,000.00 plus per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free Parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Shift:

• Day shift