Support Worker

FitzRoy; New Haven (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in New Haven is seeking Support Workers to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities through person-centred support. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess a full UK manual driving license, and be willing to undergo training in care practices. The role offers a dynamic, rewarding environment working closely with residents in varied activities.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Overtime pay for shifts over 37.5 hours

Time and a half for public holidays

Qualifications

• Caring and considerate individual with a good sense of humour.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to handle physically and mentally demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals according to their needs and interests.
• Involve in personal care activities, such as showers and baths.
• Engage with residents' hobbies and activities.

Skills

Caring

Team Player

Sense of Humour

Job description

Webb House is our registered care home in Newhaven. We provide care and support for 19 adults with learning disabilities. Many of them also have significant health issues and physical disabilities.

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and established team to transform the lives of our residents by offering person centred support that ensures they reach their goals and aspirations. The people we support are very active and each have hobbies and interests, which you will partake in. We also love a party! So if you are caring, considerate with a great sense of humour, as well as being a team player and not afraid of hard work in what can often be a physically and mentally demanding role then we would love to hear from you.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential to drive our vehicles.

• Day shift : £12.75 per hour weekdays and £14.02 weekends.
• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts (over 37.5 hours per week).
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• 30 days holiday when you start (FTE).

As a support worker, you’ll wake up every day feeling good about your work. Even without previous care experience, as long as you have the right values we’ll train and support you to be confident in delivering care and support to transform lives for people with disabilities.

What does a Support Worker do?

A support worker’s day is varied and rewarding. You will :

• Support everyone differently to their individual needs.
• Be actively involved in a range of people’s interests and activities.
• Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.

Support Worker Hours

We have full time and part time permanent support contracts available. Shifts are 7.5 hours.

Morning shift : 0730 to 1500

Afternoon shift : 1430 to 2200

You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts and there is also overtime for any staff members who are looking to earn more. Weekend working is essential, but you will have the time off in the week and always have at least one weekend off in a 4 week period.