Support Worker - Rugby

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate support workers to join their thriving day service. This role involves empowering adults with learning disabilities to engage in various activities and access their communities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build professional relationships. Full training will be provided, including the nationally recognized Care Certificate, alongside ongoing career development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping others lead fulfilling lives, this position offers a rewarding environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Basic salary (£11.68 to £12.01 p/h)

Full training to gain the Care Certificate

Ongoing training and career development

Contributory Pension

Cost of DBS checks covered

Access to Wagestream

Shopping discounts

Thank-you payment for recommending a friend

Access to wellbeing helplines

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and flexibility are essential.
• Experience in care roles is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to live fulfilling lives.
• Develop daily living skills and support community access.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and their families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive and patient approach

Resilience and respect for people’s differences

Ability to build professional relationships

Teamwork

Job description

Looking for a care role with day shifts?

The Sesame Centre is a thriving day service offering a wide range of activities, and every week is used by 16 adults with a learning disability. Within the Centre, they enjoy a variety of activities including art classes, cooking, massage, and postural care. You’ll support people to access and be more involved in the community and enjoy activities such as swimming, gym, exercise groups, and shopping.

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude, and a desire to help someone live a full life!

The support you provide will be centered around each person’s values, preferences, and needs, which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care, and medication needs.

Benefits:

• Basic salary (£11.68 to £12.01 p/h)
• Full training to gain the nationally recognized Care Certificate.
• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications.
• Contributory Pension.
• We cover the cost of DBS checks.
• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks, and Costco membership.
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment.
• Access to wellbeing helplines.
• Health Cash Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• Good communication skills.
• A positive and patient approach.
• Resilience and respect for people’s differences.
• The ability to build professional relationships.
• Being able to work well as part of a team.

Your Responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead.
• To develop daily living skills.
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialization, employment, training, or friendships.
• To contribute to, develop, and implement the individuals' care plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support.

Brandon Trust works alongside people of different abilities so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.