Support Worker - Bodmin (no experience required)
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.27 to £12.54 Per Hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1RB |
| Company: | Brandon Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BT103169 |
Summary
We’re hiring for a Support Worker in Bodmin
We provide support to a number of people in the Bodmin area, in a variety of supported living settings; some people living in small groups of two or three, individuals living in their own home, and a new setting for nine people taking the next step to independence, moving into their new apartments.
The people we support are unique in their abilities, interests, preferences and needs. As well as supporting people to develop their independent and daily living skills, we know people bring their own experiences and skills to enhance people's own abilities and interests, from music, gardening, playing pool, employment to help to achieve those personal aspirations each may have..
There is lots of variety and an great opportunity to find a role right for you to make a difference, providing support centred around each person.
Working in friendly teams you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. We have a variety of contract types, including waking nights only. Visit our website for more information.
Benefits:
- Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 Per Hour)
- Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
- On-going training and career development including professional qualifications
- Contributory Pension
- We cover the cost of DBS checks
- Rota's are planned in advance
- Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.
- Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership
- Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment
- Access to wellbeing helplines.
- Health Cash Plan
- Have good communication skills
- Have a positive and patient approach
- Be resilient and respect people’s differences
- Be able to build professional relationships
- Work well as part of a team
Your responsibilities:
- To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead
- To develop daily living skills.
- Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships
- To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.
- To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
- Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support
- A full manual driving licence
Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.
All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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