Casual Support Worker (Worcestershire)

" Casual Support Workers Salary : £9.77 per hour (inclusive of applicable allowances and entitlements) Hours : flexible hours which may include days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays Location: Worcester Do you want to support your community? Looking for flexible working hours? We're looking to take on Casual Support Workers to help us support people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions throughout this time of uncertainty. If you are passionate about improving the lives of local, vulnerable people and are determined to support those who need it more than ever then this could be the opportunity for you! We're hoping to bring people together at a difficult time - you could help us. Working in support isn't just another job. This could be a great opportunity for you to develop skills for life and try something new whilst simultaneously helping people who need that extra support. About the role This service is a supported living service providing support to 49 customers, in addition it also offers emergency support to the other tenants across the area through enhanced housing management contribution.The scheme is made up of 8 service locations which provide support to 39 customers and an outreach service which currently providers support to an additional 10 customers Have you got what it takes to be a Casual Support Worker? As a Casual Support Worker, you will help people with mental health problems or learning disabilities in their home or out in the community. This might include motivating someone to eat healthily or visit the gym, or providing support to a person with emotional problems. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving the lives of local, vulnerable people, and we will consider your application even if you don't have previous experience working in care or support. What matters to us is your ability and determination to support people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, and the values you can bring to Advance. Whether you want to work a few hours a week, or full-time, if you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be: • Flexible to work on a rolling rota • Good at working on your own and within a team • Excellent at communicating with people • Able to complete good quality support records Benefits of working for Advance We're a national, charitable organisation, supporting thousands of people across the U.K. We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits: • Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers • Paid mileage and travel time between appointments • Paid holiday • Full, professional training and the opportunity to work towards care qualifications • Free DBS check • Support from an experienced team leader • Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance • Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment) 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. " Education: Not Specified Employment Type: Casual