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Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Casual Support Worker (Kidderminster)
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We are currently recruiting Casual Support Workers in the Kidderminster area! Casual Support Workers Salary : £9.77 per hour (inclusive of applicable allowances and entitlements) Hours : 07.30 " 15.00 & 14.30 " 22.00 Mon "Sun, bank holidays and weekends. May be needed to cover an occasional sleep-in. Location: Kidderminster 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 scheme with 12 flats for adults with learning disabilities, autism and Asperger's who live independently. The role will include; supporting our customers with their daily living which includes shopping, household chores including laundry, support with cooking, attending appointments and chosen activities. There are some aspects of personal care. This is mostly support with bathing and showering as we encourage our customers to live as independently as possible. About the candidate We are looking for someone who has a bubbly personality and can be patient, understanding and sympathetic to our customer's needs and wishes. Applicants must be able to work on their own and as part of an established team. 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.