Support Worker (Full Time / Part Time / Waking Night / Bank)

Alderwood ,
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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Salary: £9.20 per hour

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Support Worker – Full Time / Part Time / Waking Night / Relief / Bank / Contract / Flexible Available Locations: Wellingborough, Irchester, Rushden, Cransley, Irthlingborough & Northampton Are you a friendly and patient individual looking for a profession where you can take real pride in what you do? Perhaps your job has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are looking for a temporary role where you can give back and help people in your community? If so, this is an incredible opportunity to undertake great training, significantly increase your skill set and build a highly rewarding career as a Support Worker. Who will I be working for? Founded in 2000, Alderwood LLA (Living and Learning with Autism) provides residential care and supported living for young people and adults with autism and challenging behaviour. We offer a nurturing setting for our young adults and provide structured support that empowers them to learn, grow and achieve their goals. We have a number of residential homes that provide accommodation for up to six young people with complex autism based across Northamptonshire. We’re currently looking for a number of Support Workers to join Alderwood LLA and provide excellent care to our residents. Why should I join the team? - Salary of £9.20 per hour - 28 days’ paid holiday - Continuous career development and progression opportunities - Your own personal development portfolio to guide your progress with us - Pension (with 4% contribution) - Death in Service benefit (x2) - Awards for long service and referring a friend - Recognition schemes (including employee of the month) - Flexible working options Depending on role With an award-winning approach to staff development, a job with Alderwood LLA is the ideal springboard into a rewarding career in care. You’ll be given all the support and tools you need to deliver the high-quality service that we are renowned for. You’ll receive your own 1:1 mentoring programme to guide you through your first six months with us, as well as interactive group training from colleagues who have already been in your shoes as one of our Support Workers. So, if you want to empower people to achieve their best and work with a friendly team who share your passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you. What will my role involve? As one of our Support Workers, you will provide a high level of support to residents. Taking a holistic, person-centred approach to care, you will: - Help to deliver bespoke care and learning plans - Assist with a range of leisure activities, including trips out into the community - Support our residents to increase their independence - Carry out domestic and catering duties Sounds great What do I need to apply? While no experience is required, to join us as a Support Worker, you will need: - To be patient, kind and understanding - Great communication and interpersonal skills - A proactive and positive attitude - To be hard-working and reliable Other organisations may call this role Residential Support Worker, Trainee Care Worker, Junior Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Day Support Worker, Trainee Personal Care Assistant, Trainee Social Care Worker, Junior Social Worker, or Carer. This is also a great opportunity for those looking to take on a Relief, Bank Support Worker, Waking Night, Care Work, Night Support, or Night Care role. We have various hours available: Full time - working 36.5 hours per week. Rotas are 7:15am – 2:30pm and 2:15pm – 9:30pm with alternate weekends. Part time - working 21.75 hours per week. Rotas are 7:15am – 2:30pm and 2:15pm – 9:30pm with alternate weekends. Waking night - working 35 hours per week. Rotas are 9:15pm - 07:30am. Relief/bank and flexible working can be discussed. We are also able to offer this role on a three month contract. The organisation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and will require the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing their role. It is expected that all staff are committed to safeguarding and working within the guidelines set out by Alderwood for vulnerable people. Webrecruit and Alderwood LLA are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you think you could succeed as one of our Support Workers, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89940222

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