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Support Worker

Employer
Encompass Dorset
Location
Bridport
Salary
£17363/annum 50% for Bank Holidays
Closing date
20 Dec 2019

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Sector
Social Care
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker  to join the team at our new Supported Accommodation Flats in Briport.  193 St Andrews Road has 3 beds for adults who have a learning disability and may have additional complex health needs. Support Worker full and part time hours available Presently there is a great opportunity to join a caring and professional team supporting individuals who have a learning disability and behaviours that challenge in their own home.  At 193 St Andrews Rd, the person is at the heart of what we do, they are the motivation, the catalyst for change and development and the sole purpose of its existence. Our team is a mixture of experience and age, which brings the varied qualities that make life positive and interesting.  We have close links with community learning disability team and advocacy services, which helps us to adapt to changing needs and providing open and transparent support. ‘Disability is a term, ability is a right’ Successful candidates will have the following: Commitment to a human needs based approach to tenants support needs Commitment to working with adults with a learning disability whose behaviour may challenge, experience not necessary however empathy, understanding and compassion is. Flexibility. Good communication skills. Self-motivation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to undertake all appropriate training as required. Sense of humour Driving licence preferable The successful candidate will work as part of a team of support staff and will be required to communicate with other members of the team on issues relating to the tenants care, and participate in staff meetings and handovers. The hours are based over a two week rolling rota and you will be required to work in both environments at 193 St Andrews Rd supported living service. No experience necessary as fully paid induction and ongoing training is provided. The role will involve an element of personal care, if not comfortable with this, please do not apply. You'll be working with a fantastic team that is part of a company whose mission is to help their service users feel good about themselves and support their independence - more than they ever thought possible. No experience necessary as fully paid induction and ongoing training is provided. The role will involve an element of personal care, if not comfortable with this, please do not apply. You'll be working with a fantastic team that is part of a company whose mission is to help their service users feel good about themselves and support their independence - more than they ever thought possible. You’ll get £9.00 per hour plus 50% for Bank Holidays; employer sponsored pension scheme; generous annual leave entitlement; full free Induction and on-going training programme; fully funded Diploma and Care Certificate training; occupational maternity pay and paternity benefits; occupational sick pay. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS and interviews will not be offered to candidates who have failed to arrange an informal visit.  The informal visit allows you to find out more about the role and just as importantly it allows the people we support to meet you. Interested?  To discover more and to arrange an informal visit please contact Sean on (phone number removed).  To learn more about the benefits we offer employees please visit our website.  You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter! Encompass  is a not-for-profit provider of specialist care and support

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