Support Worker

Support Worker Kettering, Northamptonshire £19,088 per annum (£9.92 per hour) plus enhancements Full Time (37 hours per week), Part time and bank hours available Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2020 Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis This is a Quick Apply Vacancy so the application form will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. Do you want a change from your current job? Do you want to look forward to going to work, knowing that you're making a real difference to someone's life? Patrick Court is our client’s care project for adults with autism and learning disabilities based in Burton Latimer in Kettering. They're proud this project has been rated as 'outstanding' by CQC and think it's a great place to work. They're looking for dedicated, enthusiastic Support Workers to continue the high standard of support at Patrick Court - could this be you? Support provided to these adults will be aimed at helping them live independently and do the same things you would do in everyday life:; this could be anything from domestic tasks and personal care to accessing social/leisure activities. Although the role is challenging, it is highly rewarding at the same time as the little things you do every day will have life-changing results for the people you support. As one of their highly valued Support Workers, you will provide a person-centred approach to service users, devising and implementing individual care and/or support plans with risk assessments to promote independence. An exceptional communicator, you will liaise effectively with both internal and external agencies to ensure a 'joined up’ approach. A sense of humour is always a great asset in this job Their ideal candidate will be a positive and proactive team player who is determined to make a difference in a vulnerable person's life. With experience of supporting people with Autism and/learning disabilities, you will be resilient and confident, able to demonstrate a robust and safe approach to dealing with challenging/complex behaviours. A full UK driving licence is required along with a flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role. The shift patterns at Patrick Court include early shifts starting at 7am, late shifts finishing at 10pm, waking nights and sleep ins (10pm until 7am), and include weekends and bank holidays. A 33% bonus is paid for waking nights and double time paid for Christmas and New Year shifts. In addition, an allowance of £36.78 is also paid for sleep-ins. Please note that due to the needs of the customers, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties. They have a great benefits package, available to all contracted hours colleagues: c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc. Company Pension Scheme with contributions matched up to 7.5%; including life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member as a Care Assistant or Support Worker Employee Recognition Scheme with monetary rewards Great learning & development and qualification opportunities Paid to train Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers Free access to employee Advice Line; with a 24-hour confidential advice service Support to achieve Health & Social Care Diploma Free enhanced DBS check Overtime available All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy test prior to the interview. You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role. Previous applicants need not apply. Please note that although the position is based in Northampton, you will be required to attend a one-day Corporate Induction event at Head Office in Nottingham as part of the induction process; travel expenses will be reimbursed. As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. They very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker. Recruiting Hiring Success Recruitment Socialcarejobs healthandsocialcare carerjobs