Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.15 to £14.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | IV3 5NE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13934-54096 |
Summary
Join our dynamic team at Cheshire House!
We are currently seeking an individual to become an integral part of a supportive 2:1 team, dedicated to helping a young lady access various activities and the broader community. If you have a passion for outdoor adventures and swimming, this is the perfect fit for you. While having a driver's license is a plus, it's not mandatory.
The role entails working 19 hours per week, starting at 10 am over five days. This typically consists of four 4-hour shifts and one 3-hour shift.
As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:
• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centered approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.
We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:
• Wagestream: Access to your earned pay before payday.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Complimentary PVG Scheme membership.
• Contribution to the company pension scheme with a competitive life cover benefit.
• Generous and flexible annual leave, with the option to sell back (salary sacrifice).
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at preferential rates.
• Comprehensive training tailored to your role.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development through our apprenticeship programs and the chance to earn recognized qualifications.
• Unlimited bonuses through our Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Employee Assistance Programme and much more!
If this sounds of interest to you, please email Lisa-Marie Peters on lisa-marie.peters@leonardcheshire.org or 01463 713377 for further details.
*Because of the personal service provided an occupational requirement applies to this post, under the Equality Act 2010*
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 *
Files Support Worker - Job Description 2024.pdf (140.12 KB)
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