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Join the team at Hyde Lodge, making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and receive a £1500 welcome bonus,
Location: Westbury Park, Bristol (Good transport links and free parking available on site)
Hourly Rate: £11.72-£12.78ph - Linked to experience and qualifications.
Annual Salary: £14,626.56 - £15,949.68 (FTE £24,378 - £26,582.00)
Hours:24 hours a week on average* (overtime is available)
*Please note that our 2 week rota pattern means you will be working more than 20 hours in 1 week and less than 20 hours in the other which may not be in line with your availability or visa conditions
Aurora Hyde lodge is situated close to the city centre. Here at Hyde Lodge, we make a difference to the lives of the vulnerable adults by providing a homely supported living and learning environment for young adults aged 19+ with severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
This is an exciting time to join a leading and growing organisation. You will work as part of a friendly, professional, and caring team supporting up to 8 adults.
Being a Support Worker with The Aurora Group is a genuinely fulfilling and rewarding career choice. We offer and pay for training and give you the opportunity to develop your career. On top of this you will earn a competitive salary and generous benefits package.
What is a Support Worker?
- You will be working 1:1 with a resident on each shift.
- You will have the freedom to plan their day in line with their choices and wishes, enabling them to be as independent as possible, seeing them thrive and enjoying making memories.
- You will be providing personal care to residents as well as supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and fun social occasions.
We are looking for pro-active individuals who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to supporting our young people. You do not need to have experience in the care sector, we can support and train you on your journey.
For the full job description and break down of duties, please contact
Skills and Qualifications
- Motivated to learn and to go the extra mile.
- Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
- Exceptional communication skills, empathy and understanding.
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
- An active approach to the role
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
- * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
- Full training and continued support
- The option of working overtime
- Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
- Life assurance and pension
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box – access to shopping discounts
- Free parking
- Free lunch when on shift
- Successful candidates for this role will require an enhanced DBS check – paid for by us.
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000
- Company sick pay
Apply/Enquiries:
If you are over 18 years old and want to make a difference as a Support Worker at Hyde Lodge,then please apply on-line and complete our application form. For more information on this position please contact
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
#Reed FTE: £24,378 - £26,582
