Support Worker

PAPWORTH TRUST ,
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.21 per hour

Overview

Papworth Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team based in Lowestoft . This is a full time, permanent position (30-37.5 hours available). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £8.21 per hour with additional benefits and enhancements. Papworth Trust has been supporting people living with disabilities for over 100 years. Would you like to make a real difference to someone’s life? We provide support to people who have disabilities to make the most of their lives and opportunities. This will include managing their households, personal care, financial support and leisure opportunities, in order to maintain a good social life. We are looking for people who can commit to full time working hours and have availability to cover sleeping nights. Their location of work will be variable within the Lowestoft and Reydon areas. It is essential for applicants to hold a full UK driving licence. What we’re looking for in our Support Worker: - Responsible and caring - Good communication skills - Reliable and able to manage your time well - Experience in providing care to people with complex medical and mental health needs - Flexibility in your working pattern, able to commit to full time working hours and have availability to cover sleeping nights - Good team worker - Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle Benefits of becoming our Support Worker: - Competitive pay, enhancements and guaranteed hours - A contributory Pension - Retail Voucher Scheme and Employee Assistive Programme - 28 days annual leave including public holidays - Full pay whilst training - Opportunities for career progression - Paid for DBS - Supportive induction programme - Regular supervisions Our team in Lowestoft are proud of our good CQC rating. If you would like to be part of dynamic and forward thinking care team and this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you Would you like to make a real difference to someone’s life? If you feel you have the right skills, experience, passion and drive to fulfil this role, click ‘apply’ today to become our Support Worker. This role is subject to DBS checks as part of the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that no discourtesy is intended by this practice. We are a Disability Confident employer and we welcome applications from Disabled Candidates. Papworth Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Charity Number: 211234