Support Worker

Support Worker Truro, England

Brandon Trust
Full Time Truro, England 10.5 - 10.73 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Playing Place

Job Summary

We’re hiring for a Support Worker in Playing Place

We have opportunities in two of our supported living settings. The people we support have an array of interestes, abilities and needs. You will provide person-centred support around each person’s values, preferences and needs, and in addition to all the things people enjoy, such as gardening, music, crafts, cafes, pubs, walking, you will support in developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs. There\'s lots of variety

Working in friendly teams you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. Visit our website for more information.


Benefits:

  • Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £10.50 - £10.73 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


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

About the role

Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.

About you

About Brandon

Support Worker
Brandon Trust

www.brandontrust.org
Bristol, United Kingdom
Sue Porto
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1994
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