Support Worker/Driver

BALANCE (SUPPORT) CIO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London living wage

Training & development

Pension scheme

25 days leave + birthday day off

Discount schemes

Employee assistance programme

Travel card / loan / bike-to-work

Job summary

Balance Support is hiring a Support Worker/Driver to provide journeys support and client assistance at our day centres. You will drive a passenger service vehicle, assist with pick-up and drop-off, and uphold our core values of independence, partnership and professionalism. Training and ongoing development are provided.

The role operates 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with benefits including London living wage and pension. Previous care experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Clean, current D1 driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance during journeys and mobility.
• Carry out pick-up and drop-off duties at day centres.
• Demonstrate Balance values in conduct and approach.
• Maintain and update client and related records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and inclusion policies.
• Support clients with daily activities to promote independence.
• Communicate effectively with families, colleagues and clients.

Skills

D1 Driving License

Job description

Vacancy at Balance Support

Support Worker/Driver

Salary£ 32,929.19

Wandsworth Day Centre

Details

• You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charity's values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values, we want to hear from you.
• You must have a clean, current D1 Driving License.

At Balance, we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.

• To provide support and assistance during journeys, pick-up and drop-off duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
• To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
• Through partnership, support, and the development of people's skills, confidence, and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
• To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures, particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
• To support clients with their daily activities and to promote their independence
• To be able to communicate effectively with families, colleagues and clients.

• The working day is 8.00 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The current rate reflects the additional hours
• Drive a passenger service vehicle.
• Attendance at training.
• Use of information technology to support your work.

Benefits

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay the London living wage for all its front-line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes.
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to a travel card, a loan, and a bike-to-work scheme.

Notes

Please note that we do not accept applications from Overseas