Support Worker - Weymouth Supported Living

Care Dorset UK; Weymouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in individual and family services seeks a Support Worker for their Supported Living service in Weymouth. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring they enjoy a good quality of life. Candidates should be compassionate, possess excellent communication skills, and have a driving license. This full-time position includes sleep-in shifts and offers comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous holiday allowance

Employee referral scheme

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Pay enhancement for weekends

Blue Light Card discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant preferred but not essential.
• Compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Assist with hobbies like arts, crafts, and cooking.
• Provide support during sleep-in night shifts.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Care Assistant Experience

Job description

Support Worker - Weymouth Supported Living

Support Worker - Weymouth Supported Living

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Position title

Support Worker - Weymouth Supported Living

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living service in Weymouth.

Location: Dorchester Road, Weymouth

• £12.19 - £12.41 per hour (days)
• £38.20 per sleep-in
• Sleep-in nights required
• 30.5-hour average contract available
• Fixed work patterns
• Driving license and access to own vehicle is required
• Alternating weekends
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
  
  

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fixed work patterns
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension
• Support and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pay enhancement for weekends
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package
  
  

About The Role

This role will be part of a team supporting Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are living in the community. Our Supported Living service in Weymouth offers accommodation and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This role will be a full-time position with the requirement to support with sleep-in night shifts.

There are four people living in the service aged between 18-25. Our role is to support them with a variety of hobbies and interests that they enjoy ranging from arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, shopping, watching sports and socialising with family and friends. We will also be helping them in looking not just at employment opportunities but also furthering their independent living.

About You

Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

• A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow. Our commitment to you - “support you in being the very best you can be” and be excited about being part of a great team. If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please contact [e-mail].

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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