Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Castle Cary, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Autonomy Life |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Weavers Lodge is a residential home supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, that may also include a dual mental health diagnosis, to enable their successful transition into, and participation within, their local community. The home has accommodation for 6 permanent residents as well as 2 rooms for respite, assessment and short-term placement support.
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
Application Process
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
Join us and you can expect
Starting from £12.00 per hour
Level 2 qualified £12.15
Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C's)
Paid break
One homemade cooked meal per shift
Benefits
Welcome Bonus £300 (Full T's & C's on Autonomy Group Website)
Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
Employee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24-hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
Various contracts available from 20-45 hours
Offering both days and nights roles
Working alternate weekends is essential
Training and Development
Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided
Job description
Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when needed
Assisting with personal care with residents when required
Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
Administer medication to service users
Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
About You
You will:
Live within a 20-mile radius of Castle Cary
We are looking for people who are:
Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
Application Process
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
Join us and you can expect
Starting from £12.00 per hour
Level 2 qualified £12.15
Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C's)
Paid break
One homemade cooked meal per shift
Benefits
Welcome Bonus £300 (Full T's & C's on Autonomy Group Website)
Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
Employee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24-hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
Various contracts available from 20-45 hours
Offering both days and nights roles
Working alternate weekends is essential
Training and Development
Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided
Job description
Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when needed
Assisting with personal care with residents when required
Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
Administer medication to service users
Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
About You
You will:
Live within a 20-mile radius of Castle Cary
We are looking for people who are:
Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker