Support Worker - Haywards Heath
| Posting date: | 09 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2024 |
| Location: | Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LR |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1082773818 |
Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Haywards Heath, West Sussex! No experience is needed just a can-do attitude! We will ensure you receive all the required training to become a valued member of our team.
*£23,800 pro rata, per annum - various shifts available to fit around all schedules
*12.18 per hour
Do you have positive values that you would like to bring to work and make a difference?
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can support people to reach their full potential and gain independent lives?
Typical shift times are 07:30 am – 3:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and then waking nights 10:00 pm – 07:00 am. Rotas are arranged 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your social life well ahead.
Services also require colleagues to sleep in to ensure the people we are supporting are safe.
What's a sleep-in? ‘Sleep-in shifts’ are those where workers are required to sleep at a residence overnight with the possibility of waking to provide care.
You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep-in shifts carried out
Typical duties may include: -Support Workers, Haywards Heath
- Supporting people to live independently – budgeting, paying bills, housework, arranging appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to be aware of the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion - supporting persons to access and join in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
If you feel as though you’re looking for a new job role where every day is different, we would love to hear from you!
Interviews take place every week, either online or face-to-face!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference in people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed
- Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
- Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award-winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract