hireful
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
Care and Support Worker – Ipswich
Our client is more than just a service provider; they are a diverse, inclusive community of 30 people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. The aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities to live independent yet connected lives.
Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge? Want to join a team that enjoys life supporting others to lead fulfilling and independent lives?
They are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Support Workers for their Supported Living Services in Ipswich, Suffolk, committed people who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for the people they support! Their Charity supports 16 adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.
Our client is an Excellent CQC-rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. Our client comprises three beautiful houses, close to the town centre, designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.
"Quite simply being part of the organisation is being loved for who you are."
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Team Leader Hours of work: 32 hours per week. Each
shift covers 4 pm – 10 pm, sleep-in, 8 am – 10 am. That will include weekends.
Salary: £10.66 per hour. £43 is paid per sleep-in. Place of work: Our client’s Community
Houses, homes to 16 adults with learning disabilities Contract type: Permanent
The main purpose of the role:
As a Support Worker, you will support adults with learning disabilities in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives. You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.
You will:
Be an enthusiastic, well-motivated and committed support worker have a good knowledge and understanding of person-centred care approaches be an outstanding care practitioner with experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities hold a valid driving licence and be able to drive as part of your duties
They will offer you:
£250 onboarding payment once new employees have successfully completed their probationary period. Blue light card eligibility - 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more. kind, caring, professional colleagues and homely work environments excellent training and support from their dedicated teams a commitment to ongoing professional development a community committed to staff well-being a vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of communities in over 35 countries worldwide. their personal development or "Formation" program offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in their community. opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other communities. 28 paid days of annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year), Pension, Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply please submit your CV and cover letter stating your skills, experience and motivation through their online application form.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 20 March.
Please also read their privacy notice for job applicants.
REF-211999
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£10.66 per hour
