Support Worker- Huntingdon-PUR-635-298

Support Worker - Huntingdon We are currently recruiting for the opportunity to join a fantastic team, supporting a man with a learning disability in Huntingdon. They live in their own home and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. They love nothing more than watching TV, relaxing in their sensory room, dozing on the sofa and spending time outdoors in the sunshine. They also enjoy getting out and about for gentle walks and visits to local parks. Every day is a little different - you might be baking one day, chilling out in the sensory room or feeding ducks along the beautiful Huntingdon riverside. The person you will support is non-verbal and communicates through their behaviour, expressions and interactions. Building a positive relationship and understanding their individual communication style is an important part of the role. The person you will support requires support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support, household tasks and maintaining a safe, comfortable and well-managed home environment. Providing personal care is an essential part of this role. This is primarily a lone-working role. The successful applicant will be comfortable working independently and will enjoy building a positive, trusting relationship with the person they support. This role is about supporting a person to enjoy the things that matter to them, so the successful applicant will be patient, relaxed in their approach and comfortable supporting a slower-paced lifestyle. About You We recognise that valuable care experience doesn't always come from paid employment. You may have supported a family member or friend, or have personal experience of caring for someone with additional needs. We would love to hear about your lived experience and what motivates you to work in care. Essential Requirements Applicants must have

Experience of supporting people with a learning disability or children and young people with SEND/SEN (paid, voluntary or personal experience) Experienced and confident in lone working and providing 1:1 support to people with a learning disability An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one Good spoken English The right to work in the UK A driving licence is not essential for this role., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

£14.00 per hour £85.00 per sleep-in (10:30pm - 7:30am) Enhanced hourly rate for Bank Holidays 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata) This is a PAYE employed role with annual leave and employment benefits. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from self-employed support workers or agency staff. Available Position We currently have one vacancy for 29 hours per week, worked over a two-week rolling rota, plus sleep-ins. The shift pattern is: Week A

• Tuesday 4:30pm - Wednesday 4:30pm (includes a sleep-in from 10:30pm - 7:30am) Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm Week B
• Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm Sunday 1:30pm - 10:30pm, plus a sleep-in from 10:30pm - 7:30am There may be opportunities to work additional hours from time to time to cover annual leave and sickness. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dedicated team supporting a person with a learning disability to live the life they choose. If you are caring, reliable and passionate about making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.