Support Worker

Melina Bolton T/A MRB Recruitment ,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.42 per hour

Overview

Vacancy: Support Worker Sector: Learning Disabilities Location: Harrogate (close to train station and Harrogate district hospital) Salary: 8.42- 8.50 per hour Benefits: Pension, season ticket loans, occupational health, 28 days leave, access to courses etc Contract: Permanent - Full time or part time hous Have you always had a keen interest to work with people with learning disabilities but don’t have experience? Our client can offer opportunities for Support Workers along with full training and support as well as opportunities to undertake relevant NVQ’s in the healthcare sector Perhaps you are an experienced Support Worker who is looking for a new challenge and like the idea of working for a leading, national charity? Maybe this is the job for you……………………? Company info: MRB Health & Social Care Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker working for our client who is a registered Charity. The company are committed to supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs and provide them with the opportunity to live their lives to the full. Employing over 4,000 staff, across England and Wales our clients supports around 3000 people on a day to day basis. The company really value their staff and are totally committed to staff training and development offering all new staff member in depth induction programmes upon starting, opportunity to study for industry specific qualifications as well as the chance to progress and develop your career to Lead Support Workers, Team Managers, Service Managers and Senior Management Vacancy: We are currently looking for a Support Worker to work at our client’s service based in Harrogate. This is a small, friendly residential home supporting a small number of adults with physical and learning disabilities. The service is close to Harrogate Train Station and Harrogate District Hospital and accessible from the town centre. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week - shifts can be worked 5 days over 7 or 4 longer days and 3 days off and will involve 1 sleepover per week. Previous experience is not essential as full training can be provided, however, we are looking for individuals with a genuine interest to work with people with learning disabilities, have a caring nature, are passionate about working in the care sector and can treat people with dignity and respect. This is a varied and rewarding position and no two days are the same On a daily basis, you may be involved in supporting people with the following activities: Cooking Cleaning Washing Managing finances Personal care Attending Doctors or hospital appointments Shopping and socialising Look at some of the fantastic company benefits our client offers: 20 days paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, increasing after 3 and 5 years’ service Pension contribution Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers If you are interested in taking up a new job as a Support Worker, please email your immediately quoting reference MB - Support Worker - Harrogate

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