At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in achieving their health and independence goals while promoting dignity and respect.
- Company: Minstead Trust, a dynamic organisation dedicated to celebrating diversity and providing excellent care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, birthday leave, and a £250 welcome bonus for eligible candidates.
- Other info: Join a team that values growth, joy, and inclusivity in everyday life.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive and fun work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care is preferred; training provided for those eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
Part-time hours available: 20 hours per week - Flexibility to cover weekday teatime shifts (4-8pm) and weekend shifts (9-4pm or 4-8pm) across the year.
Full-time hours available: 37.5 hours per week - Flexible shifts over a 24/7 week, 365 days a year (Incl. weekends, bank holidays and sleep in shifts on a rota basis).
Hourly Rate: £12.75 per hour, rising to £13.75 per hour subject to completion of a satisfactory skills assessment after probation completion.
At Minstead Trust, we celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. We are always looking to welcome people who are passionate, dynamic and able to celebrate difference.
As a Support Worker, you’ll be engaging directly with those we support, inspiring fun and creativity whilst encouraging independence and allowing individuals to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
The role:
- To support individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, wellbeing and independence.
- Assist individuals with their personal, social and healthcare needs as required whilst maintaining accurate records.
- To work as part of a team as well as lone working within the community as needed.
- Work with allocated individuals as their keyworker.
- Interact and communicate with the people you support in a way that promotes dignity and respect.
- Support individuals with everyday tasks as required.
What are we looking for?
- Motivated, honest and approachable individuals who are great at building and nurturing relationships.
- Experience of providing high levels of care and support to those with learning disabilities in a social care setting.
- Aspirations to develop skills at support worker level and beyond!
- Flexibility to work shifts during teatime (4-8pm), 365 days a year including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
- Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but training will be provided.
- A full UK driving licence with access to a motorised vehicle is essential.
- £250 welcome bonus for those with an adult social care DBS on the update service (paid after successful probation completion).
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
- A Celebration Day’s Leave for your birthday (Pro Rata).
- Death in Service Insurance.
- Company Pension.
- An easy access health and wellbeing scheme.
- Cycle to Work.
- Free parking.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Company Sick Pay.
Our values:
- We appreciate each person. Everyone is different - we respect and celebrate this.
- We're always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.
- We're always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.
- We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.
- We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.
We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.
All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to elevate concerns to within Minstead Trust.
Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
Support Worker – Supported Living (New Forest) employer: Minstead Trust
Minstead Trust is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its Community Care Support Workers, offering a supportive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Located in the picturesque town of Lyndhurst, employees benefit from flexible evening and weekend shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises compassion, growth, and independence for those we support.
