Support Worker

Ability Housing Association; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community organization in Woking seeks dedicated Support Workers to provide specialized support for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves working in a residential setting, participating in training, and promoting community integration. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about supporting vulnerable people and be able to work flexible hours. This position offers a salary of £25,465.18 for 40 hours per week along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, training, and generous leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company healthcare scheme

Training and development opportunities

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting vulnerable people with respect and dignity.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for adults with learning disabilities.
• Work on a rolling rota covering various shifts.
• Perform personal care as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Learning Disability - Rosedene, Woking. We are looking for Support Workers within a residential supported living setting in Woking who are motivated to provide specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, Down's syndrome, and autism. Join Ability Housing to be part of a friendly and inspiring team as a Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, Down's syndrome, and autism in a residential supported living setting.
• Work as part of a rolling rota covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
• Perform personal care for some customers as required.
• Promote community participation and integration and help customers achieve a good quality of life.
• Contribute to delivering the standard of care with compassion, patience and a willingness to learn.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting vulnerable people to live their best lives with respect and dignity.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm about supporting people to live a varied and happy life.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Vacancy details

2 full-time vacancies (40 hours per week) and a part-time role at Rosedene in Woking, Surrey, for a permanent position (role sharing may be considered). Successful candidates must be able to be part of a rolling rota and provide personal care where required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,465.18 for 40 hours per week (£12.21 per hour).
• Support and Leadership
• Training and development opportunities
• Company healthcare scheme
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension
• 0.45p per mile
• Sick Pay

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