Support Worker

Join our client's compassionate team as a Support Worker in Nottingham - full training provided so no previous experience required.

Earn £11.80 - £13.30/hr with flexible contracts on offer. Enjoy 5.6 weeks paid leave, ongoing training, a contributory pension, and more.

Make a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Apply now for a fulfilling career in care.

Support Worker
Nottingham, NG5 1AE

• 20 - 40 hours per week, permanent
• Bank positions also available for experienced candidates
• £11.74 per hour + overtime rates
• Outstanding Benefits

Please Note: They cannot offer sponsorship or secondary sponsorship for this role.

Founded in 2005, our client began with a single, locally-based residential unit for adults with learning disabilities. It has subsequently grown year on year and now has three branches covering Nottingham, Staffordshire and West Cheshire. From the Cheshire branch they cover Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Runcorn and Frodsham.

Excellent Benefits and Company Culture:

You have to be a special person to join their team. Working in care means each day is varied and the challenges are hard, so you need to be committed. In return, you will have the privilege of making a difference to someone’s life - you will laugh and never be bored.

Benefits include:

• Training courses paid at National Minimum Wage per course
• Casual dress
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Paid DBS check
• Ongoing training & development
• Optional overtime to increase your income with flexible working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Blue Light Card offering discounts in hundreds of online and high street shops and food chains
• Supportive management team and down-to-earth culture
• £170 bonus for passing 6-month probation period (50% for part-time staff)
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 to the person making the referral)

The Role:

They provide Supported Living Accommodation and Outreach Support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, some of which also have physical disabilities. Their customers are all very different with their own individual needs and interests, and they tailor their support to help them live a happy and fulfilled life, assisting them to access the community and complete everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, finances, housework.

Your work will be planned to ensure you routinely work with the same customers. This helps you, their future staff members, to provide high quality, consistent care.

About You:

If you have ever considered joining the care sector, then they want to hear from you - you don’t need experience in care to apply. they are looking for new candidates that are excited to get into the care sector for the first time, or experienced carers looking to work for a care provider that puts people first.

Our client will provide full training in preparing candidates for their role and they pay candidates to complete their training. Your work will be planned to ensure you routinely work with the same customers. This helps you, their future staff members, to provide high quality, consistent care.

Owning your own car is NOT essential for this job.

Rates of Pay

Full-time and part-time contracts available (20 - 40 hours)

Basic rate: £11.74 per hour.

Enhancements for overtime and bank holidays up to double time.

Our client also pay into your holiday pot which accrues separately at a rate of £1.21 to £2.41 per hour depending on the type of shift you are working. Plus, they pay a mileage contribution and factor travel time into your pay when applicable.

Mileage contribution and travel time factored into pay when applicable.

They know when people choose to work in care, they are sacrificing career paths that are easier or maybe even better paid. They thank all team members for working and making us proud every day!

If this job sounds like it's something you're interested in, then please get in touch by clicking the apply button today.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Health, Healthcare, Medical, Social Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Giver, Caregiver, Care Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker.