Support Worker needed for full time, 37.5 hours per week, £9.60 per hour, to support a gentleman in Letchworth, Bedfordshire.
This role will involve working with one gentleman in his own home who has a learning disability. You will help him to shop for things he wishes to buy, going to public houses, long walks, cinema and meals out. You will prepare his meals as required, whilst helping, encouraging, supporting and teaching the people we support to do their housework, including cleaning and laundry. This gentleman is very independent and manages his own personal care. No assistance is needed for manual handling but you will be required to assist with medication.
Shift Patterns:
These vary week on week to work around the people we support.
For example - 7am - 3pm / 2:30pm - 9/10pm / long days / split shifts / alternate weekends (To be discussed at interview)
About you
Successful candidates will work well with the people we support with a person centered approach. No previous experience necessary.
Benefits
We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.
Alongside our generous benefits package, we give you:
Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed ‘’Centre of Excellence’’
Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000.
Career development opportunities with access to our award winning Aspire programme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advise
Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support.
A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.
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