Support Worker

Discovery UK; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Crewkerne is seeking Support Workers to assist a gentleman with daily activities and promote his independence. This role involves personal care, medication management, and engaging in outdoor activities. Both full-time and part-time positions are available offering £14.44 per hour, along with training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and a salary advance scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Training opportunities including the Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is desirable.
• Ability to engage in outdoor activities and promote independence.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman in daily living activities and ensure safety.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and household duties.
• Engage in outdoor activities and promote his love for the outdoors.

Skills

Compassionate support

Communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Job description

This year, invest in YOU – discover a career that fits your future.

Do trips to the seaside, a walk around the local park and popping out for a hot chocolate sound like the things you would like to do in your next role? If so then Terry would like to meet you!

Full and Part time roles available

We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Crewkerne, who support a gentleman who lives in his own home. Terry loves to get out and about and has a passion for adventure, he is looking for someone who will share his love of the outdoors with him.

Other things that Terry enjoys are:

• Listening to music and having a little dance around the house
• Trips to the Seaside for a walk along the beach and some fish and chips!
• Spending time in his garden on his swing and in the lazy spa!A walk round Ninesprings and have a hot chocolate in the café after
• Going to local cafes’ for a hot chocolate
• Home cooked food, he love sitting in the kitchen watching you cook!

Alongside the above, your role will be to ensure that Terry feels safe and comfortable, promoting his independence and supporting with his everyday needs, this will include, personal care, medication, cooking, cleaning and food shopping, amongst other things.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

• Full-time or part-time contracts available
• £14.44 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email [e-mail]

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR