Permanent Support Worker

OakGar Recruitment ,
Virginia Water, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000 per annum

Overview

Are you ready for a new challenge, but also want to be rewarded for your efforts? Are you a support worker with a natural person-centred approach with a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater independence whilst obtaining career progression? We are currently working on behalf of a specialist care organisation who are looking for full time support workers to make a difference in their service in Virginia Water, Surrey. The service specialises in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs and prides itself on providing the highest level of care to the individuals who they support. The desired candidate will have experience supporting individuals within this client group; however, this is not essential. Flexibility to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends is essential. If successful you will be offered a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits with an organisation who offer excellent career progression. We are looking for a Support Worker who has: A friendly, caring approach A genuine desire to help others The ability to relate to people with a variety of backgrounds A professional, reliable and flexible attitude The ability to work on your own or in a team Patience and a sense of humour If this sounds like you, then in return you will be rewarded with: A competitive salary Paid holidays Free training Regular support and supervisions Support for Health and Social Care Qualifications such as NVQ / QCF Contribution towards company pension scheme Activities of support vary from daily living skills i.e. cooking, cleaning, personal care, travel escorts, teaching of independent life skills to assistance with accessing community-based activities such as going to college, swimming, work placements and other social and leisure activities.