Support Worker (Ferndown, Dorset)

Advance ,
Ferndown, Dorset
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" Support Workers in Ferndown, Dorset, covering Ferndown, to work with customers to provide practical assistance and emotional support to enable them to live a rich and varied life as part of the community in which they reside. Salary : Up to £18,640.59 per annum (including Geographical Allowance), paid mileage at £0.45 per mile and paid travel time between locations. Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) and Part-time hours available, will include working days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in Closing Date: There is not a closing date for this role, please be advised that we have ongoing interview dates available and that, if your application is considered strong enough, you will be invited to attend an interview at the Dorset office. Job Specification About the role: Working in an environment which encourages a person-centred approach to enable customers to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations Providing support to individuals to meet their particular needs as identified within their support plan enabling them to make informed choices while promoting their privacy and dignity. Duties may include (but is not limited to): Personal care (showering and/or bathing) Laundry and housework Food preparation and cooking Budgeting and shopping Monitoring and/or administering medications Being active in the community (employment, study, volunteering and/or leisure activities) Maintaining relationships with family and friends Social activities Accompanying customers to appointments and/or on excursions Working in partnership with other agencies and organisations What you can expect from Advance Being part of a progressive and dynamic team where you will meet new people and feel valued A comprehensive induction process and excellent oportunities for career progression A large range of employee benefits including - \t * Competitive rates of pay, reimbursement of mileage expenses for transporting customers and a free DBS \t * Paid holiday of up to 33 days per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) \t * Access to a lone-worker system to provide you with security when you need it \t * Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum \t * Free, nationally-recognised training linked to all aspects of the role of being a support worker - these are transferable to other service providers \t * Staff discounts at over 250 high-street retailers including Marks and Spencer, Mothercare, Sainsbury's, Apple and many more More about Advance Advance is a well-established, national, charitable organisation which provide support for adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions living in the community. We are an equal opportunities employer who values our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. Whatever our role in the company, we all share a pride in what we do and use PRIDE to define how we all behave. Personal Specification About the candidate: The attributes you possess as part of your personality are just as important to the role as the skills needed to fulfil the Job Specification above. Advance and its customers are keen to employ people who have some or all of the following qualities, these being someone who is: \t * polite, punctual and reliable \t * honest and trustworthy \t * calm, kind and consistent \t * funny and broad-minded \t * warm and welcoming \t * patient and understanding \t * flexible and fun! \t * happy to work as part of a team or independently as necessary, using their initiative as required \t * organised and able to keep records up-to-date \t * self-motivated and proactive with a forward-thinking, can do approach \t * able to act in a responsible and respectful manner to others and the differences they may have \t * supportive of the customers' goals to live the lifestyle of their choosing \t * willing to learn new skills \t * happy to use their full UK driving licence and own car with business class insurance Worried that you're lacking in experience? Don't be! We offer a comprehensive training programme through a reputable training provider. Regardless of your previous knowledge, Advance will fully support you in your decision to create a career in care that you can be proud of. Advanve is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. Advance are enrolled in the disability confidence scheme. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received. We look forward to receiving your application. Good luck! The Advance Team " Education: Not Specified Employment Type: Permanent Employ

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