Support Worker

SUPPORT WORKER

Poplars, Southport

2 x 29.5 hours per week

1 x 23.25 hours per week

1 x 21 hours per week

£12.06 - £13.48 per hour equating to an annual salary of £22,639 - 25,304 pro rata

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Support Worker in Poplars, Southport. We currently employ around 350 dedicated staff who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable adults within the Sefton area.

Poplars provides a high-quality short break service for people with learning disabilities and additional complex needs which operates 24/7 care all year round.

We aim to provide people we support with the opportunity to get out, pursue their interests and develop confidence, choice and independence whilst also ensuring safe and responsive support.

The successful candidate will contribute to meeting the assessed care needs of the people we support in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence, demonstrating a sensitive, understanding, and patient approach.

There is a requirement to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in accordance with a planned rota. Therefore the post-holder must be flexible.

Experience of working with vulnerable people in community or residential based settings is essential.

A Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Company holiday pay - up to 35 days (pro rata) after qualifying period

Paid DBS check

Pension with company contribution

Paid training and induction

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.

If you are interested in one of these posts please apply directly through the Indeed platform or alternatively send your CV to recruitment@ndirectons.org

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.06 per hour

Expected hours: 21 – 29.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024