Support Worker - Part Time

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Chard is seeking Support Workers to assist a gentleman with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The role includes providing personal care, engaging in social activities, and promoting independence with daily tasks. Opportunities include full-time or part-time contracts with a pay rate of £13.13 per hour. Candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Training opportunities and employee benefits are also provided.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Care Certificate and Diploma training

Qualifications

• This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Responsibilities

• Helping with meal planning to support dieting goals.
• Accompanying on swimming outings.
• Social visits for coffee and lunch.
• Participating in evening entertainment activities.
• Assisting with personal care and daily tasks.
• Engaging in discussions about current events.

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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
• Evening activities, including watching 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)
• Engaging with him about current affairs and keeping him informed about what is going on in the world

Shift Patterns

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

Qualifications/Requirements

• This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Benefits

• 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)
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earnings before payday)
• 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

Apply now

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email [e-mail]