Overview
Description
We are hiring Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism in a supported living environment. This is a full-time or part-time permanent role (up to 37.5 hours per week).
Department: Support Roles
Location: St Albans
Compensation: £12.81 / hour
Responsibilities
- As a Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in understanding and supporting the individuals you work with. This includes providing both emotional and practical support to help them live their lives their way.
- No experience is required; there is a commitment to empower people to achieve independence and develop life skills.
- If you love variety in your day, this role is suitable for you, as no two days are the same.
Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- Social Care experience is not necessary, but it is desirable.
- A commitment to empowering people.
- Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
- Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
- Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
- Able to work a Late - Sleep - Early shift pattern.
- Able to work independently while being part of a wider support team, providing one-to-one support.
- Must have a full UK Manual driving license.
Benefits
- From £12.81 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in.
- Paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
- Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression.
- Guaranteed hours.
- Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
- Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
- A friendly, supportive working environment.
- Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation.
