Support Worker
- Employer
- The Care Hub
- Location
- Fakenham
- Salary
- £8.21/hour Benefits
- Closing date
- 27 Dec 2019
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- Sector
- Charity & Voluntary Work
- Hours
- Part Time
- Flexibility
- Set hours
- Contract Type
- Permanent
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Support Worker
Location: Fakenham, Norfolk
Salary: £8.21ph
Hours: Full and Part Time options available
Flexible working pattern required to suit a rota with a mix of earlies, lates, sleep-ins, and alternate weekends
Supporting three active and lively, long-term residents at a supported-living service in Fakenham
Our client is a charitable organisation that provides a range of flexible, individualised care and support services for people with learning difficulties, mental health support needs and older people.
As a support worker, you will need to develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities to help them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. No two days are the same, you will be supporting the tenants with personal care and to undertake household chores, including planning and preparing meals to supporting them in leisure, education and employment services inside and outside of the home.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community
An awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities
Good communication skills, patience and flexibility
An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support
A flexible working pattern (potentially to accompany SU’s on their holidays)
An NVQ in Health & Social Care, or relevant qualification
A driving licence & access to your own vehicle would be a bonus
Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Support Staff.
In return for your hard work, along with a great salary, Our client is offering:
22 days paid holiday per annum + bank holidays (pro rata) Raising to 28 days + bank holidays per year with length of service
Ongoing training and progression opportunities
Flexible working hours
We operate a free Health Service Discount scheme. Which gives discounts on manyretailers, including: Superbreak, Jet2holidays, Virgin, Haven, Apple, Clarks, Sky, Halfords, Café Rouge, Nando’s,Matalan & the RAC to name but a few!
We offer a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all our staff. This offers a variety of support services including free counselling, and advice and support on any worries you may have.
For an informal discussion about the role and service, please call Nathan on (phone number removed) or APPLY NOW
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