Support Worker - Southwark

Job Introduction

We are seeking Support Workers to join us in Dulwich on permanent contracts.  You would ideally be required to live in close proximity to these locations in order to travel locally

In order to accept a permanent contract, you would need to correct documents for right to work in the UK and be fully flexible with your hours to work a range of shifts which are allocated to you.

PLEASE NOTE

- We are NOT offering any sponsorship licences therefore are unable to consider these candidates.  

- We are NOT able to consider any students studying as these are permanent positions.  

- We are NOT able to consider any candidates looking for BANK/Casual shifts at present

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

No day is ever the same, visit our  website  for more information. 

Benefits 

1. Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.52 - £13.08 per hour)  
2. Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  
3. On-going training and career development including professional qualifications  
4. Contributory Pension  
5. We cover the cost of DBS checks  
6. Rota's are planned in advance 
7. Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date.
8. Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership  
9. Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  
10. Access to wellbeing helplines.  
11. Health Cash Plan 

We’re looking for:  

• Have good communication skills 
• Have a positive and patient approach 
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences 
• Be able to build professional relationships  
• Work well as part of a team 

Your responsibilities:  

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 
• To develop daily living skills. 
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 
• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support 
• A full, manual driving licence is essential  

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.  

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.  

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.