Support Worker

SUPPORT WORKER

South Hub, Netherton

36 hours per week

£22,639 - £25,304 per annum

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Support Worker in South Hub, Netherton. We currently employ around 350 staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton area.

Our South Hub is a day service for adults who have additional support needs due to learning and/or physical disabilities or are on the autism spectrum. Situated at the heart of Netherton, on Dunnings Bridge Road, it is proud of its extensive grounds with an attractive garden and growing area.

We aim to provide a caring and friendly environment and enable the people who attend our service to keep physically active and stimulated by social interaction and activities centred around individual interests and aspirations

The successful candidate will participate in the day-to-day delivery of a range of services for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or associated mental health conditions; working with service users in a person centred way to promote greater choice, skill development, independence and inclusion. The post holder will work in a variety of community-based settings, including day service activities.

There is a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with a planned rota.

Experience of working with vulnerable people in residential based settings is essential. A Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent is also essential.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Benefits

· High quality training and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after qualifying period, plus bank holidays

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits

· Discounted gym membership

· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme

· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets

· Up to 12 months occupational sick pay (after qualifying period)

· Refer a friend scheme

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other;

Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other;

Ø Together as One: we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service; &

Ø People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,639.00-£25,304.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Day centre

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bootle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/05/2024