Female Support Worker

Our Skipton service is a lively supported living service with lots going on. We support 3 lovely ladies who like to go swimming, to musicals and doing arts and crafts. All the ladies have active lifestyles so we are looking for active individuals to support them.

"I am a very creative person and like to have fun, but also like to look after myself by going for my nails and hair done, and having my support around me really helps me do this as well as other fun activities"

The role

Across all services, we support individuals with learning disabilities who may need help with promoting independence and community participation, therefore you must have the ability to follow detailed support plans in order to ensure a consistent approach, and the individuals needs are being met.

You will be working alongside an established and experienced team to support 3 ladies to live as independently as possible.
Staff support the ladies to have active social lives and attend the gym, discos, social events, and attend any medical appointments as required. Supporting with household chores, shopping, and medication management.

Shifts

This is a 24 hour service so shifts may include days, evenings, and sleepovers, across the week and weekend. Staff must have full availability for shifts.

Previous experience is desirable for this position although full training will be provided.

An enhanced DBS for working with adults is required for this role., Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values - Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives

We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for