Support Worker x3

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gravesend is seeking a Support Worker to join their Learning Disability Service. This individual will support customers with learning disabilities to develop essential life skills and promote independence. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in care. The role offers a salary of GBP25,051.00 per annum, 37.5 hours per week, and numerous benefits including training and a generous pension.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days

Fully paid induction programme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 support

Generous pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with care and support needs.
• Willingness to drive as part of support duties.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to develop life skills.
• Provide physical, domestic, emotional, and social care.
• Promote independent living and social inclusion.

Skills

Experience with care and support needs

Compassionate communication

Ability to promote social inclusion

Driving skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disability Service in Kent.

GBP25,051.00 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren\'t token gestures - we\'ve thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesA generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to GBP10,000 (T&Cs apply)Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff\'s commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The Pelham Road Service is for people with learning disabilities, Autism and Complex needs, and we are looking for someone to support an existing staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their life and develop their skills as an independent person.

Responsibilities include supporting customers to develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. At Pelham Road this includes providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

The shift patterns for this role include 7am-10pm, 1am-2.30pm, 2.30pm-10pm.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

What you\'ll bring

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with care and support needs including Learning disabilities.
• Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:

• Has some experience in Trauma Informed care
• Has some experience in working with people with Mental health

About us

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.