Support Worker

Support Worker Are you friendly, understanding, adaptable and looking for a new challenge? Our client is looking for Support Workers for their short breaks and community support base in Alpington, Norwich. Our client is a charity that supports people with a learning disability in the community. They want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society but they can’t do this without you Position: Support Worker Location: Alpington (South Norwich) Job type: Permanent Hours: Full time, part time and relief hours available Salary : £8.50 per hour, overtime and sleep-ins available Benefits: A minimum of 28 days holiday per year, Flexible working arrangements, Contributory pension plan, occupational maternity pay, NVQ Funding, DBS paid for, health cash plan, access to thousands of retail discounts. Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening. About the role: In this exciting Support Worker role you will work in our client’s state of the art building, providing enjoyable and fun breaks for adults with a learning disability within the region as well as providing day support. The centre includes two bedrooms for overnight stays, a sensory room with interactive floor, bathroom with LED light changing spa bath, a wet room and a spacious garden with a swing, summer house and sunken trampoline. As a Support Worker you will play a vital role in helping the people you will support to learn new skills and gain their independence. Regular day trips are organised to make their experience more special and as a result your typical day could include everything from taking a trip to the coast, to taking the person you are supporting shopping or swimming. Your role will also include some personal care. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team and will have the opportunity to undertake specialist accredited training to develop your skills further. About You: You don't need to have previous experience of Support Work as full training is provided, simply the right attitude, a supportive nature, good communication skills and a great sense of humour is a must. Due to the location of the role, drivers are preferred. You will also need to be flexible and able to work various shift patterns including early and late shifts and sleep-ins for which additional payments will be made. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be paid for. Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.