1:1 Bespoke Support Workers For Adults With Learning Disabilities

About with Friends is a Cromer based charity working with children, young people and Adults with Learning Disabilities, some of whom may also have physical or sensory disabilities or behaviours that challenge.

Our aim is to support our members in living the life of their choice, developing skills and confidence for independence and to have friendships and be a part of their local community.

Our Bespoke service is a mainly 1:1 based programme which caters to the member’s individual needs. The service tailors activities and timetables to an individual based on their needs and ability, this can include therapy based sessions, access to our Workskills service, social events and a variety of group activities.

Overall purpose of the job: We are seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team to deliver individual bespoke activity/work based activities encouraging members to try new experiences, develop their communication, self-esteem, confidence and encourage friendships within their peer group.

This 15 hour post will be split over 2-3 working days. Shifts will be on a rota basis including occasional Saturdays and 1 evening shift. Availability for a 2 night respite again on a rota basis.

Benefits of working with us: Competitive rates of pay, generous holiday allowance, work pension, private medical insurance, uniform, death in service cover and ongoing training.

If you are interested in joining our team and have the skillset required to work alongside our members, reach out to us today and apply with your CV by pressing the Apply Now button.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Previous applicants need not apply.

About with Friends is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of it’s members with Learning Disabilities and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.