Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | EH15 1HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13924-54096 |
Summary
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
Join Our Vibrant Team in Bath Street working Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Make a Positive Impact Every Day in the Lives of Vulnerable People with Disabilities
We are seeking caring, motivated, and friendly individuals who are based in the UK and have a passion for enabling vulnerable people to live the life they choose.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
Located in the beach resort of Portobello, Bath Street is a residential home for adults with disabilities.
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals, empowering them to make their own choices and live independently. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, administering medication, and supporting with meal times, while also motivating and encouraging participation in daily activities.
What we offer:
• Wagestream - access to earned pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free PVG Scheme membership.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Flexible and generous annual leave, with the option to sell (salary sacrifice).
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at competitive rates.
• Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
• Development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Employee Assistance Programme and more.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email Rachel Mclelland at rachel.mclelland@leonardcheshire.org or call 07593 021 390 for more information.
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