Support Worker (Conkers)

Hollybank Trust; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a passionate Support Worker to assist young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. This role involves providing personal care, engaging in community activities, and fostering strong relationships with clients and their families. Candidates should possess a positive and caring attitude, with the flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends. Comprehensive training will be provided, and all are encouraged to apply regardless of prior experience.

Benefits

Onsite food and coffee shop

Discount and reward portal

Full employee assistance program

Life insurance-style policy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to nationally recognized qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or supporting roles is welcome but not essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Willingness to engage with individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and meal preparation.
• Engage in community activities and meaningful interactions.
• Build relationships with individuals and families.

Skills

Confidence

Curiosity

Happiness

Kindness

Job description

Role: Support Worker

Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ

Salary: £12.31 / hr

Hours: 36hrs (3x12 hour shifts including alternate weekend working)

Download job description : 2024 05 10 Support Worker JD.pdf

Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying (please note, this does not apply to school / college leavers)

Conkers is a lively and welcoming 7 bed residential home for Young Adults who have Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. We are looking for some amazing new people to join our team. Please read the full job description before applying for this role.

Our goal is to ensure the people we support live as independently as possible and have access to community activities. As a staff team we often say "today has to be the best day of their lives!".

We have a committed and passionate workforce and are looking for likeminded people. If you are up for a challenge, have a great work ethic, are passionate and committed about supporting young adults with physical and learning disabilities. We would love to hear from you! All training and support is provided as well as a learning packed induction period. We have vacancies for the right people why not give us a call and we can discuss the possibility of you joining our exceptional team.

To meet the needs of our adults, our Support Worker teams work a variety of shift patterns and hours, however we do ask that you are able to work from 7am or until 9 : 30pm at night depending on your weekly rota. Rotas are issued in advance, and your 4-week rota will follow a pattern, so you can always plan ahead for your days off. Shifts are typically 7.5hrs to 12.5hrs in length, including weekends.

Day to day role of a Support Worker

Your days at Hollybank will be as varied as the people we support, however your typical day to day role will include :

• Supporting with meals and drinks, and to help them to get excited about being involved in cooking and baking!
• Helping with their personal care, including bathing and showering, so they look and feel great.
• Engaging in meaningful activities both at home and out in the community - whether that's the cinema, bowling, or abseiling.
• Building a relationship with the adults and their families, so that you can provide truly person-centred, individualised care.
• Supporting adults to access our on-site Hydrotherapy pool (don't worry, you don't need to be a strong swimmer!) and Rebound trampoline - guided by qualified Physiotherapists and Lifeguard trained staff.

Experience is welcome, but not essential, as all training will be given. You do not need to be a driver to apply for this role.

What we offer

• Onsite food and coffee shop-Mirfield site only.
• Discount and reward portal
• Full employee assistance program
• Accessible Mental Health First aiders
• Life insurance style policy
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Initial DBS funded
• Access to nationally recognized qualifications
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebrations
• Staff recognition awards
• Level Pay- Early access to wages
• Increasing annual leave with length of service -
• Overtime rates over FTE working hours
• Bank holiday bonus rates
• Dedicated wellbeing support and access to departmental wellbeing activities
• Enhanced pension scheme

What we look for from our staff

• Confidence - Trying new things, suggesting new ideas, and challenging poor practice if you see it.
• Curiosity - Not being afraid to ask questions, being a team player, being driven to learn and develop.
• Happiness - Being a reliable and positive person, being outgoing and vibrant, and enjoying the work you do.
• Kindness - Focusing on ability, not disability. Supporting your colleagues, and being inclusive and caring.

To find out more, please contact our recruitment team on 01924 490833 or [e-mail]

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy. Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying (please note, this does not apply to school / college leavers)

If the candidate does not have a DBS, Hollybank will pay for the DBS check. If the candidate leaves voluntarily in their first 12 months, £58.50 will be deducted from their final salary payment.

We want people from underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBTQIA+) communities to succeed at Hollybank Trust and our policies and procedures ensure that this can happen.

Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. Please let us know on your application about any adjustments that you require for your interview or give us a call to discuss your application in more detail.