Support Worker in Little Weighton

Salary and Hours

• Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour
• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) & Part time hours available
• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About the Role

Making a sandwich is about so much more than just food. It’s the opportunity to embrace independence, the joy of discovering new skills, and the freedom to make personal choices. It’s amazing how something as simple as preparing a sandwich can boost confidence and help the people we support to embrace life on their own terms. Our support workers guide them to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth.
• Inspire, support and promote independence while building a connection with them.
• Be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience communicating in ways other than words (e.g. Makaton) would be beneficial.

Background Check

You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

Benefits

• Stream – an app that gives access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card – reimbursement for Blue Light Card membership.
• Simply Health – fully funded health cash plans giving access to 24‑hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and many more health benefits.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance – enrolled into Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

Additional Information

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

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