Support Worker - Horticultural Day Service
| Posting date: | 14 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12 to £12.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Exmouth, Devon, EX9 7BY |
| Company: | The Guinness Partnership |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10162_1712147642 |
Summary
Supporting adults with learning disabilities in the great outdoors!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join us at our outdoor day service facility, Bramley Barn.
Working alongside Bicton College, our service, designed for adults with learning disabilities, runs a variety of activities which promote independence through work-based activities, in a dynamic outdoor environment.
We find that connecting with nature through meaningful activities can deepen individuals' sense of purpose. Bramley Barn offers a safe place where adults are encouraged to challenge and develop their physical and mental capabilities through practical tasks in nature.
You will be providing high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables each customer to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will identify different opportunities for our customers while at our day centre.
Activities are primarily focused on refining employability skills to help customers become 'work-ready'. Customers can choose an activity based around their needs, goals and values. These activities include:
- Planting
- Landscaping
- Building
- Animal Care
- Grounds maintenance
- Woodwork
- Arts and crafts
You will primarily work at our Bramley Barn site but there may be times when you will be required to work with our customers in our Supported living services in Exmouth. This may include occasional weekend work.
Customers are truly respected and valued as individuals within our service which is why Guinness are rated outstanding by the CQC.
What you need to work as a Support Worker with Guinness for this role:
- Experience is not essential as we provide industry-leading full training and support
- Must have experience and a keen interest in horticulture and grounds maintenance
- You should be comfortable supporting customers with personal care if required although this is not something we anticipate you needing to do on a regular basis.
- Above all, you need a real desire to care for others and make a real difference to their quality of life
In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer a fantastic benefits package including:
- Competitive pay £12.00 - £12.33 per hour
- Permanent, contracted hours
- Helping to save for your future - Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension on a matched basis
- Free enhanced DBS
- £250 unlimited staff referral scheme
- Company sick pay after a qualifying period and Life Assurance
- Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities
- Fully paid induction training programme, RQF/NVQ qualifications and on-going training
- Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!
If you are looking for a REWARDING CAREER where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Just hit the 'APPLY' button now to create your application.
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About Us
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme