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Weekend Support Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA004357 |
Summary
About the Company
Delava Care is a small Supported Living service offering 24 hour care for people with Autism and Learning Disabilities. We provide a kind and caring environment for the people we support, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives as independently as possible.
We require a new team member who has a willingness to learn and complete an induction, as well as any necessary further training. Punctuality and reliability is an important part of the role, as well as being adaptable and having a strong team spirit. Essential characteristics are being kind, patient, trustworthy and having good communication skills.
Why should I apply for this Weekend Support Worker job?
• Staff enjoy working in a small setting where they can quickly build positive relationships with the individuals they support, and are able to deliver a high standard of care.
• Support workers will enjoy very pleasant working conditions in a clean and homely environment.
• Staff receive extensive training and the opportunity for personal development.
• New team members are fully supported by more experienced staff, and will receive regular supervision.
• All staff, however experienced, have the full support of the Manager who is readily available.
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
What does this Weekend Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work:16 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 10:00 - 18:00
• Support with personal care.
• Domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening etc.
• Supporting people we support to access the community - shopping, walking or using public transport, leisure activities in and around Hatfield or further afield.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding policies to ensure support is carried out appropriately.
• Plan and follow menus and timetables.
• Take responsibility for managing petty cash.
• Write daily notes documenting routines and activities that have been undertaken and highlighting any concerns.
• Attendance at team meetings, appraisals and supervision sessions is also a necessary part of the role.
Am I the right person for this Weekend Support Worker job?
The successful applicant will:
• Show empathy and kindness towards the people we support.
• Be very much a team player - ensuring we can deliver a supportive and flexible care service that fosters independence and recognises the unique needs and wishes of the people we support.
• Be able to work together as a team as well as independently - observing key values of equality, dignity and respectful conduct.
Delava Care is a small Supported Living service offering 24 hour care for people with Autism and Learning Disabilities. We provide a kind and caring environment for the people we support, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives as independently as possible.
We require a new team member who has a willingness to learn and complete an induction, as well as any necessary further training. Punctuality and reliability is an important part of the role, as well as being adaptable and having a strong team spirit. Essential characteristics are being kind, patient, trustworthy and having good communication skills.
Why should I apply for this Weekend Support Worker job?
• Staff enjoy working in a small setting where they can quickly build positive relationships with the individuals they support, and are able to deliver a high standard of care.
• Support workers will enjoy very pleasant working conditions in a clean and homely environment.
• Staff receive extensive training and the opportunity for personal development.
• New team members are fully supported by more experienced staff, and will receive regular supervision.
• All staff, however experienced, have the full support of the Manager who is readily available.
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
What does this Weekend Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work:16 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 10:00 - 18:00
• Support with personal care.
• Domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening etc.
• Supporting people we support to access the community - shopping, walking or using public transport, leisure activities in and around Hatfield or further afield.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding policies to ensure support is carried out appropriately.
• Plan and follow menus and timetables.
• Take responsibility for managing petty cash.
• Write daily notes documenting routines and activities that have been undertaken and highlighting any concerns.
• Attendance at team meetings, appraisals and supervision sessions is also a necessary part of the role.
Am I the right person for this Weekend Support Worker job?
The successful applicant will:
• Show empathy and kindness towards the people we support.
• Be very much a team player - ensuring we can deliver a supportive and flexible care service that fosters independence and recognises the unique needs and wishes of the people we support.
• Be able to work together as a team as well as independently - observing key values of equality, dignity and respectful conduct.