Support Worker

Have your circumstances changed due to the Corona virus outbreak? Or do you want to come out of retirement to help battle the Coronavirus outbreak in your local area? We've got work for you! Come and help us help you! We are looking for proactive, reliable, resilient and passionate Support Workers with a 'can do' attitude to work in our Learning Disabilities projects; Patrick Court in Burton Latimer. Patrick Court is our project for adults with autism and learning disabilities. We're looking for dedicated, enthusiastic Support Workers to continue the high standard of support at Patrick Court. Can you work in health and social care? Helping and caring for others must come naturally to you. You will be outgoing, values-led and motivated and will work as part of a team to help bring the best out of vulnerable people and keep them safe. There's never been a greater time to work in Social Care! Every day will be different. But I can assure you, it will be rewarding; especially in these times where it's people like you keeping the nation ticking. No two days will be the same! Support could be anything from painting, reading, watching a movie cooking or even watching football, cleaning, personal care e.g. dressing, washing, shaving, going to the toilet. But, ultimately it must be the service users choice; obviously staying safe and engaged whilst socially distancing. Although the role is challenging, it is highly rewarding at the same time as the little things you do every day will have life-changing results for the people you support. Please note that due to the needs of the customers, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties. Don't worry if you don't have previous experience! Full training will be provided to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in the role. As an added bonus, you will be paid to train - how good is that! Shift times will be reliant on the needs of the service user. We will have a variety of shifts to fit around childcare and other commitments so don't worry if you can't work on a rota basis. Shifts available will include early, late shifts and night working. We have various contracts available and welcome applicants that are looking for part-time, full-time or bank opportunities. In return for doing your bit for our community, we will provide these fantastic benefits: * c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years' service * Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc. * Overtime available * Pension contributions matched up to 7.5%; including life assurance * £250 for successful referral of a friend as a Support Staff * Great learning & development and qualification opportunities * Free training * Discounts and cashback at major retailers * Access to employee advice line; with a 24-hour confidential advice service * Support to achieve Health & Social Care Diploma * Free enhanced DBS check To keep you safe, PPE will be provided for you and you will be encouraged to socially distance where possible in the role. As this is a key worker role, you will be provided a letter confirming your status so your children can be allowed into school. Whether you would like to help out your community in protecting our most vulnerable people from the effects of COVID-19 or looking for a new rewarding role or need to earn some extra cash, we'll have you if you share our values. Just click apply! USEFUL TOP TIPS: * You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role. * All correspondence will be via your registered email address. * View the full job description in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Job Description to complete your application - show us why you are suitable! * For more information about NCHA, please refer to the attached 'Helping Our Customers' and 'Property Picture'- get a better idea of what we do across the organisation! As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. #EveryDayMakesADifference #WorkInCare Working in adult social care, some days are challenging. But every day is special