Support Worker (Supported Living Services)

Full time position of 37.5 hrs pw available in our Bideford Services

£12.17 per hour (with initial starting rate during probation of £11.72 ph)

Summary of role

The key purpose of the role is to provide excellent support to people with disabilities whilst respecting their preferences and choices, enabling them to participate in their community as valued citizens.  The position will involve working evenings, weekends and occasional sleep ins on a rota basis.  Overtime is available for days and sleep in nights.

We are looking for:

·       Supportive and caring individuals to promote independence & choice, help people achieve their personal outcomes and develop new skills through person centred planning.

·       Confident individuals to support people through physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with individual care plans, respecting dignity and preferences.

·       Someone with a positive attitude, who can demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and a willingness to develop new skills.

About Us

The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff in our expanding Service Continuum.  We have been in operation for 45 years and are a not for profit Charity which means every penny gets reinvested into our staff and clients.

Benefits:

·       Full e-learning training provided including the opportunity for professional qualifications.

·       Double pay for bank holidays.

·       Enhanced overtime rate.

·       Birthday leave.

·       Company pension scheme.

·       Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·       Additional Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·       Annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.

·       Training & Attendance Bonuses.

·       20% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.

·       Cash staff referral scheme.

·       Free Will Writing service.

·       Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

Email your CV now or complete an application via our website.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Rota over 7 days to include occasional sleep ins.