Support Worker/Care Assistant

Senad Group; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ludlow is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to assist residents with personal care, life skills, and activities. This role offers full training for candidates with no prior experience. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and willing to support vulnerable adults, with good values and respect for dignity. Competitive salary and benefits including a welcome bonus and travel allowance are offered.

Benefits

Travel allowance for commutes over 14 miles

Paid training

Welcome bonus up to £1500

Wellness Scheme

Discounted services for staff

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to identify and undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and life skills.
• Plan and carry out activities.
• Assist during meal times.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Basic ICT skills

Job description

Fairfield House – New Vacancy

Support Worker

Salary: £12.30 - £12.88ph (dependent on qualifications and experience)

2 on 4 off, 7:15am – 9:45pm, sleep‑ins included (2-3 per month)

What will we offer you?

• Travel allowance for those commuting 14+ miles
• Paid training
• Up to £1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff
• Opportunities to study NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Wellness Scheme
• Discount Scheme
• Free DBS
• Discounted RAC cover (up to 45% off)
• Generous overtime rates
• Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card – a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street. Read more at: https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/

About us

Fairfield House is linked to the parent site of Winslow Court, near Bromyard and specialises in the care of adults with severe learning difficulties, including associated challenging behaviours.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic care staff to support our residents within the home and out in the community. This can mean supporting at meal times, teaching life skills, planning and carrying out activities as well as supporting with personal care. This is a rewarding role which offers a chance to enrich the lives of vulnerable adults.

Applicants with no relevant, previous experience will be considered as full training is provided. As long as you have good values and a natural respect for the dignity and individuality of our residents. In return for your hard work and commitment, we will offer a support network of experienced care professionals, a rewarding career path and the promise that no working day will be the same!

Essential Criteria

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• The ability to work under pressure in challenging circumstances
• An ability to identify and undertake any training necessary to develop within the role
• Basic ICT skills

For more information please contact our Recruitment team on 01885 488 096 Ext:12103.

The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks we complete please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Fairfield House, Bleathwood, Nr Ludlow, SY8 4LF