Support Worker - Knowle

Job Introduction

 We’re hiring for Support Workers in Knowle

Would you like a job that has variety every day and makes a difference to people’s lives?  

 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.   

 A full clean UK manual driving licence is essential for this role. You must also be willing to drive a mini-bus

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

Benefits:

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 to £12.01 p/h)
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  
• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications  
• Contributory Pension  
• We cover the cost of DBS checks  
• Rota's are planned in advance 
• 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. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings. 
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership  
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  
• Access to wellbeing helplines.  
• Health Cash Plan

We’re looking for:

• Good communication skills
• A positive and patient approach 
• Resilience and respect for people’s differences 
• The ability to build professional relationships 
• Being able to 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 socialising, 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 
• 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.  

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