Job description
We have vacancies in the Airdrie area of North Lanarkshire for Drivers with access to a car.
Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) is a non-profit organisation, who work for people with a variety of different support needs and disabilities to choose and create a life for themselves within their own homes and communities.
We believe life is worth living when the things that matter most are present. Love, Family, Friendship, Work, Freedom to direct the course of our lives, the opportunity to learn and contribute. We believe that is what ordinary living is all about.
We are looking for individuals who share our values: -
Go above and beyond – do their best and strive to achieve the best for the person they support, are committed and passionate to ensuring that the person they support has the same opportunities in life that we all have.
Challenge the status quo – will be the voice and advocate for the person they support, are resilient, driven and open to new challenges and ways of thinking
Do the right thing – are honesty and have integrity, ensure that the person they work for is kept safe and their colleagues work environment is good place to be.
Find the joy in the ordinary – are able to appreciate the small things and able to value and see small goals as achievements
Look at the world from a different perspective – seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, listen to what’s not being said and learning new ways to communicate with people
Make a difference – be everything from a gym buddy to singing along with someone’s favourite song, musician to film buff. Encourage the person you support to do the things they love and encourage them to try new activities.
Take responsibility - be responsible and take ownership of decisions, speak up and make suggestions to better peoples like.This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in the odd shift to supplement your income or interested in social care but not sure this for you. Get in touch by clicking on the link.
Benefits of working with SOL:
- Multi award winning organisation
- We never use agency staff for direct support
- Amazing support network
- Values driven
- Additional Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Free employee counselling service
- We offer wellbeing packages
- Referral programme
- Company sick pay
- Paid Travel expenses
- Group life insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all of Public Health Scotland guidance for support workers working in the community.
Work Location: One location