Support Worker

As a trusted Support Worker, you'll empower people to follow through on these choices, including taking part in structured activities that build confidence and develop new skills. You'll also offer practical support to help them meet responsibilities like paying bills, maintaining their homes, being good neighbours, and staying connected with friends and family.

have patience and empathy
-can support a person with their intimate personal care with respect and dignity
-have strong communication and teamwork skills
-are able to speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people
-have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning
-have a full driving licence - essential for transporting individuals to appointments and activities
-are female (this is a genuine occupational requirement due to the nature of the role)

Our mission is to build a better future by focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families We're a Cooperative, which means putting people at the heart of our decision making and support.

Our Values
We've made a promise to the people we support, setting out our commitments to them and how they can expect to be supported, our values include:

Honesty
Trust
Kindness
Respect
Wellbeing

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early so we would encourage you to apply early for this position.

Hours: We have both part time and full time hours, please speak to us about the hours you are looking to do. Your shift pattern will include weekends and sleep-ins.

Salary: £13.59 per hour and our sleep-in shifts at £60 per night and our travel expenses is paid 45p per mile

Contract: Permanent

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you'll actively support individuals in making their own choices and set their own goals - whether it's everyday decisions like what to wear, eat, or do, or something bigger such as where to live, how to manage their finances, or where to go on holiday., Training and development opportunities
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years' service with the option to buy and sell leave
Health and Wellbeing programme - 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension
Benefits and discount platform
Blue Light discount card