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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 09 April 2024
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 May 2024
Location: Redruth, TR15 2JG
Company: Discovery
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DS03740

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Summary

Support Worker
Location - Redruth
Full time and part time available
All training and qualifications provided

Being a Support Worker with Discovery is more than just a job, it's an opportunity!

In our two new homes in Redruth, we offer a diverse range of activities for the People We Support to enjoy. These activities include visiting local beaches and libraries, utilizing our sensory room, swimming, going on caravan holidays, and spending quality time with family and friends.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for encouraging the individuals you support to actively participate in these activities and to make the most out of each experience. Additionally, you will provide essential support with daily living tasks, which encompass personal care, medication administration, PEG support, and hoisting.

For further information, please contact Irene on 0300 303 9150.

Why join us?

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in row in 2024.

- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.

- Life Assurance and Pension scheme

- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Department on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Conultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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