Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £13.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Camborne, TR14 9PD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS03762 |
Summary
Support Worker - (Experience Required)
Location: Camborne, Cornwall
Employment Type: Full-time and part-time positions available
Requirements: UK Driving Licence and access to your own car due to the rural location
In our new rural home on a farm in Camborne in Cornwall, we offer a diverse range of activities for the individuals we support. These activities include visits to local attractions such as the aquarium, cinema, bowling, and shopping.
Our clients have a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and various other requirements. We are seeking energetic support workers with initiative and a good sense of humour to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Encouraging active participation in activities and ensuring individuals make the most out of each experience.
- Providing essential support with daily living tasks including personal care, medication administration, and feeding.
- Offering emotional reassurance during periods of distress. Full positive behaviour support training is provided, but previous experience is essential.
If you are compassionate, proactive, and enjoy working in a friendly and complex setting, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact Irene on 0300 303 9150.
Why join us?
Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in row in 2024.
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Apply now:
We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Department on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Conultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org
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