Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Newcross Healthcare ,
Colchester, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.19 to £13.19 Per hour

Overview

Join Newcross for an exciting career in care where no two days are the same Newcross Healthcare is hiring seasoned Support Workers to care for our service users living with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in Colchester and the surrounding local towns. Your duties will be varied, including social integration activities and assistance with daily tasks like getting dressed and eating. This role provides you with a unique chance to really grow in your career, take on new responsibilities and enjoy the new relationships that you build each day. Working for Newcross is an opportunity to become part of a supportive community, supported by like minded individuals. Could you be our next care-giving hero? You'll already have a minimum of 3 months experience under your belt and hold a valid Moving and Handling certificate. The right to work in the UK is a must. As well as excellence in care, we also need you to demonstrate our core values of trust, empathy and expertise on every shift. Got what it takes? Joining Newcross has many benefits. You'll be working for one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers and joining a supportive community of like-minded individuals who live and breathe helping others. You will need to have a calm demeanour as you will work with service users of various ages and with different challenges due to their learning disabilities. Your benefits package Working for Newcross gives you a fantastic array of exclusive benefits, including: An hourly rate of up to £13.19, including holiday pay Same day pay with Flexi Pay A range of flexible shifts to choose from including part-time, full-time, day and night shifts Free training opportunities Access to appointments with NHS-registered GPs through a Virtual GP app Face to face and telephone counselling to help you when life gets tough. You will need access to a smart device with an internet connection to pick up shifts and submit timesheets through our app, HealthForceGo®. Access to your own vehicle would be beneficial, but is not mandatory. If you think variety is the spice of life and enjoy building great relationships with colleagues and service users, then a career in care at Newcross would suit you. Apply today.