Support Worker

Are you someone who can bring a smile to work and brighten someones day? Do you enjoying listening to life stories and building new memories? Finding joy in the little moments in life can mean everything to the people we support. Sound like you? If so, then join our Adult Short Breaks Riverview service in Quarriers Village and bring smiles to life.

Your new opportunity:

We are seeking dedicated Support workerswho can deliver effective support to people in their everyday lives. No two days are the same and thinking on your feet will help you build an understand and rapport with each person we support.

Being a Support Worker isnt just a job its a chance to change someones life and help them live independently and achieve individual goals.

It can be the little moments like making a cup of tea and sharing special moments and being part of activities people enjoy. We dont wear uniforms, but you must be prepared to roll up your sleaves and help with daily household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Being on time to support someone is crucial as they rely on someone showing up for them everyday and its important you take the time to get to know each person and build long lasting relationships.

You will see the rewards in supporting people from helping them put their socks on to a fun night bowling or karaoke but dont worry we wont make you sing!

Working pattern: We are recruiting Support Workersfor both 2 xPart-Time And 2 x Full-Timeroles working between 20 -39 hours per week.

Shift patterns: Typically7am – 2pm &2pm 9:30pm. Nightshift from 9.30pm to 7am.Nightshifts are paid at an enhanced rate of £13.58from Midnight to 7am. Including sleepovers

What you will need to bring to the role

Must be a driver due to the location
Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Abilityto apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
Good IT & communication skills.
Due to the idyllic location of the service a driving licence is essential.
Whats in it for you?

A chance to enjoy making memories and building long lasting relationships
Play a key part in supporting someone achieve their goals and ambitions
Opportunity to work in a rewarding role
Generous holiday entitlement
Excellent staff benefits
Support with training and development as well as the opportunity to gain qualifications
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

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