Support Worker

Female Support Workers £9.04 p/h great benefits Join Voyage Care as a Support Worker for a job that really means something, providing people with the gift of a life well lived. We have a great opportunity for a Support Worker to work on a one-to-one basis with a lady in her own Newmarket home. By helping her with the everyday challenges that most people take for granted you will enable her to live independently and enjoy life. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, energetic, flexible and above all reliable. Whilst full training is given, experience of working with people with a learning and/or physical disability would be advantageous. You should be able to drive the lady's vehicle for trips out, shopping and appointments, plus the occasional short break holiday. The role involves daytime shifts, including weekends, plus some sleep-ins. A typical shift pattern is from 3.30pm right through to 9am the following day, including a sleep-in. Working on a rota basis with other colleagues, every effort would be made to allow for alternate weekends off. Whilst most of your time will be spent working 1-1, you would be very much a part of a team and will regularly join colleagues for trips out in the community. Benefits: We invest in a wide range of benefits to reward our Support Workers for the brilliant job they do. We offer a pension scheme; retail discount package with some great offers, including holiday discounts to gym membership and Cycle to Work; our employee assistance programme offers independent advice and support 24 hours a day. About Voyage Care : We are passionate about caring for our people. You'll be working with a company that is renowned for treating people properly and providing a training, development, compliance and support structure that simply can't be found anywhere else. We are committed to delivering quality care and that's why our care homes have a quality score of 96%, practically unheard of in our industry. As part of a passionate, close-knit team there will always be someone on hand to help you out. To be part of our Voyage Care family, please click to apply via email or give us a call on 01543 484696 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89908518