Support Worker

Posted 23 February 2023
Salary Up to £9.90 per hour
LocationBidford-on-Avon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceJ7267_1677160559
Contact NameGreg Smith

Job description

Are you a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant who's looking for a change in scenery? Do you find helping and supporting vulnerable individuals rewarding? Are you looking to develop and gain a career working in the care sector?

A unique opportunity in Bidford-on-Avon has become available to join an established Social Care provider that support individuals between the ages of 18 - 65 who a have complex needs and challenging behaviour.

This is an exciting role for the right individual where you will have the chance to really make a difference towards vulnerable people's lives as a Support Worker.

Benefits for you as the Support Worker include:

  • £9.90 per hour plus 10% overtime
  • Annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Sick Pay after a qualifying period
  • A full induction on all aspect of the business
  • Comprehensive training courses
  • Chance to gain qualifications

Requirements of the Support Worker include:

  • Experience working with adults with challenging behaviours in a care setting
  • Commitment to work long days and weekends
  • Good standard of written English for report writing
  • Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
  • Driver is desirable

Responsibilities of the Support Worker include:

  • Provide a person-centred approach at all times
  • Protect the service users at all times
  • Give guidance to the service users and promote independence
  • Take part in activities the service users enjoy e.g., football, swimming or long walks
  • Helping service users with finances and budgeting
  • Help service users with appointments

If you are interested, send through your CV as part of your application!

Or contact Greg Smith via gsmith@charecuitment.com