Floating Support Worker.

Discovery; Hillcrest; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization committed to community support is seeking a Support Worker in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with daily tasks and enabling them to access opportunities in their community. Candidates should have a driving license and a passion for making positive differences in people's lives. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rate of £14.30

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

30 days paid Annual Leave

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to travel and support individuals in various locations.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with learning disabilities learn essential life skills.
• Support daily tasks such as shopping and cleaning.
• Encourage opportunities in education, employment, and leisure.

Skills

Ability to drive

Support skills for individuals with disabilities

Communication skills

Job description

Looking for something more meaningful in your career? Look no further, here at discovery we can grantee that every day will fill your heart with joy all year round. We support fantastic people to live fulfilled and happy lives!

We are looking for dedicated team who will support people in Taunton and surrounding areas to access community facilities such has hydro, trips to the theatre, cinema, local clubs and local places of interest.

Ability to drive is essential due to expectancy to travel across Somerset.

As part of this role, you will:

- Help adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose

- Support with daily tasks including shopping, housework, cleaning and laundry

- Support with medication and personal care

- Support and encourage people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities

- Continuously upskill yourself to ensure you can meet the needs of the business

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Discovery include:

- Enhanced floating support worker rate £14.30

- Paid mileage at 45p per mile

- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

- Opportunities for career progression

- High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)

- Life Assurance and Company Pension

- Industry leading training

- Enhanced DBS paid for by us

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 Melissa on 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]

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.