Support Worker

Role: Support Worker

Location: Leeds, Seacroft

Salary: £11.54/hr

Hours: 22.5 – 37.5hrs per week (including alternate weekend working)

Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying. 

To meet the needs of our adults, our Support Worker teams work a variety of shift patterns and hours, however we do ask that you are able to work from 7am or until 9:30pm at night depending on your weekly rota. Rotas are issued in advance, and your 4-week rota will follow a pattern, so you can always plan ahead for your days off. Shifts are typically 7.5hrs to 12.5hrs in length, including weekends.

Day to day role of a Support Worker:

Your typical day to day role will include:

• Supporting with meals and drinks, and to help them to get excited about being involved in cooking and baking!
• Helping with their personal care, including bathing and showering, so they look and feel great.
• Engaging in meaningful activities both at home and out in the community – whether that’s the cinema, bowling, or absailing.
• Building a relationship with the adults and their families, so that you can provide truly person-centred, individualised care.
• Supporting adults to access our on-site Hydrotherapy pool (don’t worry, you don’t need to be a strong swimmer!) and Rebound trampoline – guided by qualified Physiotherapists and Lifeguard trained staff.

Experience is welcome, but not essential, as all training will be given. You do not need to be a driver to apply for this role.

Our staff benefits: 

• A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
• £150 for completing our pre-employment training, online from home.
• An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts, cashback offers and much more.
• A comprehensive employee assistance program, including support for your mental health, subsidised wellbeing activities, a company sick pay scheme, and a life insurance style benefit.
• A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment.
• Training & Development opportunities, tailored to support your career aspirations.
• A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.
• Quarterly coffee mornings to celebrate what we do.
• Subsidised on site cafe with hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks.
• Free on site parking and great transport links for public transport users.

What we look for from our staff: 

• Confidence – Trying new things, suggesting new ideas, and challenging poor practice if you see it.
• Curiosity – Not being afraid to ask questions, being a team player, being driven to learn and develop.
• Happiness – Being a reliable and positive person, being outgoing and vibrant, and enjoying the work you do.
• Kindness – Focusing on ability, not disability. Supporting your colleagues, and being inclusive and caring.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check or willing to apply for one
• Minimum of Grade 4(C) in English and Maths
• Lived in the UK for a minimum of 6 months

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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