Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.9 to £13.9 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | HU14 3JR |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13906-54096 |
Summary
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
This is a part-time position, requiring 24 hours per week. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to work over 20 hours per week.
Night shifts will be scheduled from 18:30 to 07:00, shifts to be worked across two nights per week.
Basic hourly rate - £11.90 per hour, up to £13.90 per hour with enhancement
A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply between the hours of 8pm and 7am, Monday to Sunday (excluding sleep-ins). Weekend shifts will receive a day enhancement of £2.00 per hour from 7am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
At Godfrey Robinson House, located in North Ferriby, Humberside, we provide a home for 19 adults with physical and learning disabilities.
Please check the location before applying. Godfrey Robinson House is located at 29 Woodgates Lane, North Ferriby, HU14 3JR.
While not a requirement, having a driving licence would be beneficial for this role due to the location.
Are you an experienced care worker or interested in starting a career in care?
If so, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with disabilities.
Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or in a similar role is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for all new employees!
As a Support Worker at Leonard Cheshire, you will become part of an amazing team. Your daily responsibilities may include:
• Assisting with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
• Escorting and providing support during external events and appointments.
• Encouraging independence and helping individuals achieve their personal goals through our Person Centred approach.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Be able to work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Have experience with personal care (preferred but not required).
• Work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Be flexible with your availability and willing to participate in an on-call rota when needed.
We offer a variety of employee benefits, including:
• Wagestream, which allows you to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday (click here for more details).
• A free Blue Light Card.
• A contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefits.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at a discounted rate.
• Opportunities for development through our apprenticeship schemes and the chance to obtain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus programme.
• A free DBS check.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and more!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact ketan.patel@leonardcheshire.org or call 07834107791.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme