SUPPORT WORKER - LEAVING CARE

We are currently redefining the ethos and focus of our business, we are looking for experienced Support Workers to help us continue this process.

As a valued member of our team, you'll work within our a home environment delivering high-quality support to our client base. Working as part of the support team, you'll encourage independence through well-structured support plans, assist with daily tasks (this does not include any personal care) and implement support plans to meet the individual’s needs. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to ensure that our clients are safeguarded from any presented risks whilst respecting the dignity of our clients and promoting independence.

Criteria / Person Specification

• Have a genuine desire to care for others,
• A good team player,
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT Literate
• Experience in support work preferably with Children and young people

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Additional holidays after 12 months of service (upto a maximum of 3 extra days per year)
• 30 days holiday per year
• Enhanced company Pension
• Access to further qualifications
• Ability to progress in the company
• Training and development
• Competitive pay
• Birthday Off
• Additional holidays with completed years of service
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to Free 24-hour confidential helpline for you and your immediate family, Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling, Discounted gym membership, access to mindfulness and meditation apps
• Access to employee benefits platform to help with day to day living costs
• Employee recognition and reward scheme

Training / Qualifications

• up to 12-week structured induction plan
• Mandatory Training provided
• After successful completion of probationary period staff will be offered to enroll onto a Diploma level 3 in Children and young people.

Shift availability:

• Contracted to 160 hours per month
• Shifts include sleeps ins

Further information

· If you have a transferable DBS then please let us know.

· Full driving licence preferred but not essential.

· NVQ 3 preferred but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.75 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a transferable DBS?
• This is a full time position and will require you to wok on a rotational shift patter of 7 days on and 7 days off, this will mean you are in support of a young person in their own home for 91 hours per week including 7 sleep in shifts. Are you able to commit to this ?

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker 1