Support Worker/Outreach Worker (Driver Only)

Positive Individual Proactive Support Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local company specializing in providing support is looking for Support Workers/Outreach Workers to join their team in Redcar. This role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health challenges by promoting independence and helping them engage in community activities. Training will be provided to develop essential skills and responsibilities, and there are opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to staff benefits scheme

Team reward programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.
• Must have a permanent right to work in the UK.
• Focus on individuals' strengths and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live active lives in the community.
• Manage daily living skills and facilitate hobbies.
• Help individuals realize their dreams.

Skills

Support

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Location:

Redcar, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Earnings:

£14.71 per hour

Vacancy Reference Number:

SW00242

Post:

Support Worker/Outreach Worker

Location:

This post will primarily be based in a bespoke package in Redcar, with opportunities to work in other projects within the Redcar and Cleveland area managed by PIPS.

Hours:

37.5 hrs, Part Time Minimum 24 hrs

Salary:

£14.71 per hour

Requirements:

All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK. The company does not accept applicants with a temporary right to work.

About PIPS:

PIPS is a local company specialising in providing support for people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health challenges.

Why join us?

• Make a difference in the lives of others
• Experience a unique challenge
• Join a supportive team providing exceptional support

No previous experience or qualifications are necessary; we provide training to help you become part of our successful team supporting individuals in a person-centred manner.

What we look for:

• Focus on and build upon people's strengths
• A supportive approach that promotes choice and independence
• Recognition that everyone has equal rights, needs, and dreams

The role involves supporting individuals to live active lives in the community, managing daily living skills, facilitating hobbies and interests, and helping them realize their dreams.

Training and development:

We provide a person-centred, individualised care approach based on Positive Behavioural Support (PBS). You will undergo a 2-week induction, learning about PBS, communication, behaviour, and skill teaching. Following induction, there is workplace training on supporting individuals according to their preferences. We also fund staff to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualifications. There is a leadership pathway from Support Worker to Team Leader and beyond.

Benefits:

• Access to staff benefits scheme
• Team reward programme

If you have the right approach, skills, and resilience, we encourage you to apply!