FEMALE Support Worker Part time, 12hrs pw

MacIntyre ,
Emsworth, Hampshire
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Salary: £8.75 per hour

Overview

The feeling of supporting and empowering people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life that makes sense to them is the most heartfelt. And seeing the difference that YOU can make is unforgettable We are recognised as an award winning charity for our passion and dedication. Come and join us as a part time Support Worker (12 hours per week) and you'll soon see why What you will be doing Are you looking for 12 hours' work spread over the week in the evenings, doing a worthwhile job? Then this might be just the right role for you. You will be supporting Becky at home in her supported living accommodation to live a life that makes sense to her. Becky is 22 years old and visually impaired with a diagnosis of autism. Becky will really benefit being supported by the same person every day with cooking an evening meal, generally tidying up, going out for fun activities and trips, swimming and walking. You may also have your own interests and skills to add to the mix This really is a wonderful opportunity to help make a positive difference to someone's life. Not real name About us We are an award winning charity with the core belief that everyone has potential, something to offer and a valuable contribution to make to their community. We use a person centered approach to keep the people we support safe, happy and healthy and to ensure each individual is able to live a life that makes sense to them. Using a Positive Behavior Support strategy ensures we see the person first, not their disability. If you want a flavour of what we do in Hampshire, check out our website. What we need from you Firstly, you don’t need experience to become a Support Worker but it’s not easy. The work can be demanding and challenging at times but no two days are the same and the reward of seeing YOUR personal impact is incredibly inspiring. As long as you have the passion and drive to want to make a real difference, we’ll teach you the rest. With your key attributes and our training, together we can deliver the best possible support. You will need to be a driver for this post and willing to take up Business insurance for the purpose of going out and about with Becky. Training and benefits MacIntyre provides a full induction and ongoing training, including the opportunity to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications, free of charge. Our benefits include: Feeling proud of your impact and proud of how far the people you have supported and mentored have grown Full and on going training 30 days' annual leave (including public holidays) Workplace pension scheme MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Cashplan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody MacIntyre Rewards Scheme MacIntyre pays for your DBS check Part-time positions are pro rata. How to apply We want to make it as easy as possible for you so there are a couple of options. You can click Apply on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, you can either download this from our website or phone us on 01908 357 016 and we will post you an application form. Not sure if you’d qualify? Sometimes it’s easier to chat it all out over the phone so please, don’t hesitate to call our friendly team to discuss any of your questions. We won’t judge if you decide not to go ahead. We are also currently recruiting Temporary roles to people who find themselves out of work at this time. You can find them in the job search facility on our website by searching for Temp, or contact us on 01908 357106 Safer Recruitment Statement MacIntyre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today. Empowering people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them Contact 01908 357016 in case of query. Registered Charity No. 250840 This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89879598

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