Support Worker

Looking for something fun and rewarding?

Engage Support is a progressive, growing Organisation that provides a range of community support options for young adults who have learning disabilities and autism.

We are currently looking for people to join our Macclesfield service for young adults living in their own tenancies.

Benefits with us:

• Competitive salary between * £28,367 - £29,644
• Sleep shift bonus of £70 per sleep
• 30 days inclusive of bank holidays annual leave
• Simply Health scheme for employees providing access to dedicated councillors and funding towards eye care, dental treatments and prescription costs.
• Blue light cards provided offering a range of discounts exclusive to health care workers including discount on food shops, restaurants, clothes and days out
• Employee of the quarter to recognise outstanding work
• Excellent Refer a friend bonus (for full time staff up to £1,500 per referral)
• Hiking gear provided worth £100
• Food & drink provided on shift
• Positive and welcoming team approach
• Full training given and career path available for those looking to progress
• Vouchers provided for a new baby by Engage Support
• Sleeping equipment
• Workplace pension scheme

* Based on £26,424.84 on a grade 2 + 1 sleep a week (£70)

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP

You will be supporting young adults between the ages of 16 - 40 with their daily living skills such as cooking, shopping, paying bills. Making sure that the individuals stay as independent in their life as they can be and fulfil their dreams by empowering people in their wants and wishes.

We do a variety of fun activities such as walking, hiking, swimming, cinema & gym. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Experience in the Care sector is an advantage but no essential as we believe that matching the right person/Support Worker with the right individuals is fundamental to ensuring the success of people's services and their ability to achieve the best possible quality of life, so we are looking for people who have:

• Clear and calm communication
• Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 - desirable
• Willingness to give 100% every day
• Passion for working with complex individuals who display challenging behaviour

A Flexible approach is essential and you will need to be available to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.

The position will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check, as well as full employment history and references check.

Applications can be made by submitting your CV and a covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.40-£13.03 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 39 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person