Support Worker for Kim

We are hiring a Support Worker to complete Kim's dream team. She is a young lady with a team that supports and encourages her to reach her full potential in life. If you have a sense of humour and a firm but fair approach, she's looking for you.

Essential for this job:

This position has a 'genuine occupational requirement' covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females are requested.

Must be comfortable with lone working

Must hold a full UK licence

Contract hours: 15h or 20h

Kim is looking for females who have a firm but fair approach, are confident in being able to maintain boundaries and remain consistent even during tough times.

Kim needs versatile people, who can have a laugh with, have fun with, enjoy her interests with but who can also be direct and honest with her when needed, in a kind manner. Kim will have some difficult days so it is important that you are able to see passed this and remain committed to her. You will need to be self- motivated and able to use initiative, think on your feet.

Kim needs people who can be patient and encouraging in their support of her. Most importantly you must be committed to supporting Kim to develop, achieve and grow, to have the best life she can.

Family is important to Kim so you will need to support and encourage her to maintain healthy relationships with them whilst promoting her independence not to be heavily reliant on them. Kim enjoys playing pool, making models, music and doing creative activities Kim also enjoys DIY such as building furniture and fixing things. Kim will need positive encouragement and support to achieve daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care and attending appointments etc.

You should be confident in using technology such as laptops, smart phones, word etc. We offer a full induction with ongoing personal and professional development training. We are an organisation recognised for our complete person centred approach and the difference we make to people's lives.

We reward our staff with competitive salaries

We offer an Award Winning Pension Scheme

We have a company sick pay scheme

Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay

Critical Illness cover, reassurance when you need it the most

Life Insurance, reassurance for your family when they need it the most

A really good mandatory induction

Ongoing high quality training

Career development opportunities

A real chance to make a difference to someone's life

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