Support Worker (Bramley Barn Day Service)

The Guinness Partnership; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK seeks a Support Worker to join their outdoor day service, Bramley Barn. You will provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities through various activities like horticulture and landscaping. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Pension contributions up to 9%

Free enhanced DBS

Unlimited staff referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, full training will be provided.
• Should be comfortable supporting customers with personal care if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Identify opportunities for customers at the day centre.
• Support various activities like planting, landscaping, and animal care.

Skills

Experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance

Desire to care for others

Job description

Supporting adults with learning disabilities in the great outdoors!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join us at our outdoor day service facility, Bramley Barn.

Working alongside Bicton College, our service, designed for adults with learning disabilities, runs a variety of activities which promote independence through work-based activities, in a dynamic outdoor environment.

We find that connecting with nature through meaningful activities can deepen individuals’ sense of purpose. Bramley Barn offers a safe place where adults are encouraged to challenge and develop their physical and mental capabilities through practical tasks in nature.

You will be providing high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables each customer to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will identify different opportunities for our customers while at our day centre.

Activities you will support

• Planting
• Landscaping
• Building
• Animal Care
• Grounds maintenance
• Woodwork
• Arts and crafts

Customers are truly respected and valued as individuals within our service which is why Guinness are rated outstanding by the CQC.

What you need to work as a Support Worker with Guinness for this role:

• Experience is not essential as we provide industry-leading full training and support
• Must have experience and a keen interest in horticulture and grounds maintenance
• You should be comfortable supporting customers with personal care if required although this is not something we anticipate you needing to do on a regular basis.
• Above all, you need a real desire to care for others and make a real difference to their quality of life

Benefits package

Competitive pay £11.03 - £11.33 per hour

Permanent, contracted hours

Helping to save for your future - Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension on a matched basis

Free enhanced DBS

£ unlimited staff referral scheme

Company sick pay after a qualifying period and Life Assurance

Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, online retailers & leisure activities

Fully paid induction training programme, RQF / NVQ qualifications and on-going training

Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!

If you are looking for a REWARDING CAREER where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Just hit the ‘APPLY’ button now to create your application.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.