Support Worker - Part Time

Discovery; Chard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery is seeking Support Workers in Chard to empower the independence of a gentleman with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves assisting with day-to-day tasks and participating in activities, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment. Flexible shift patterns are offered, with both full-time and part-time contracts available, alongside attractive benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Salary advance scheme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme

Great induction and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities and autism is preferred.
• Ability to assist with daily tasks including cooking and personal care.
• Enthusiasm for engaging in activities and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Empower the independence of a gentleman with learning disabilities and autism.
• Assist with meal planning, personal care, and daily tasks.
• Participate in recreational activities including swimming and outings.

Skills

Ability to empower independence

Communication

Meal planning

Personal care assistance

Job description

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Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Discovery is currently seeking Support Workers to empower the independence of one gentleman with Learning Disabilities and Autism in his home in Chard.

The gentleman we support has epilepsy and learning disabilities, he enjoys a wide range of activities both at home and in the local area. Activities Support Workers may take part in with him include:

• Helping with meal planning so he can stay on track with his slimming world mission
• Going swimming at the local pool on a Tuesday and Thursday
• Visits to The Barley Mow or local Wetherspoon’s for coffee and a spot of lunch
• Late evenings getting lost in episodes of Police Interceptors and The Chase!
• Spending time with him at his favourite day service
• Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)

This gentleman loves to know what is going on in the world around him. He likes to keep up to date with current affairs and know what his support workers get up to!

Shift Patterns: 7am - 2.30pm, 2.30pm - 10pm & sleep in 10pm - 7am, you will also need to be able to work alternate weekends

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the forth year in row in 2024.

• Full-time or part-time contracts available
• £13.13 per hour & £30.50 per sleep in.
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.