Support Worker - Days

TN United Kingdom; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in making a positive impact on the lives of adults with disabilities. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful work, assisting individuals with daily tasks and promoting their independence. With a supportive environment, comprehensive training, and various employee rewards, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in care. Join a fantastic team and help create a positive atmosphere for those in need!

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily life tasks including personal care and medication.
• Support customers in achieving individual aspirations and maximum independence.
• Maintain accurate records and work flexibly within rostered hours.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Personal Care Experience

Job description

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Full time, 34.5 hours per week. Working Day Shifts.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

St Teresa’s is a single storey home for 27 adults with physical disabilities.

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
• Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *