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Support Worker

Employer
The Care Hub
Location
Bexley
Salary
£8.25 - £8.75/hour Benefits
Closing date
4 Jan 2020

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Sector
Charity & Voluntary Work
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Support Worker

Location: Knowle Avenue, Bexley

Salary: £8.25-£8.75ph
Hours: Full-Time, 38 hours per week, a flexible working pattern required. Must be able to work a range of shift patterns, including earlies, lates and occasional sleep-ins

Are you looking for a job where you can make a positive impact?

Do you enjoy working closely with Service Users and building relationships?

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. At this small supported-living service on Knowle Avenue, we are now looking for Full-Time members to join our hardworking team.

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
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:

28 days per annum (pro-rata for part time hours worked)
Ongoing training and progression opportunities
Flexible working hours
We operate a free Health Service Discount scheme. Which gives discounts on many retailers, 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.
If you are an experienced Support Worker, or someone looking for a career change, who has a committed and caring personality then APPLY NOW

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.25 to £8.75/hour

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