Support Worker Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

Future Directions CIC

Full Time Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 22734 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

We are actively looking for values driven staff who always go the extra mile and love what they do. Here at Future Directions CIC, we believe in doing the right thing, and that's to always follow our values, support the people we support to live their best lives, and to go about our day with a smile on our faces.

Our values driven Support Workers / Personal Assistants are the core to what makes us tick, and we are looking to add to our already amazing teams in Bradford and Halifax so we can continue to create happy and fulfilling lives for the people we support.

Please see below further details of the role, including some of the requirements and responsibilities.

Salary - £22,734.34 Per Annum (£10.90 per hour)
28 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
We want to support our employees to achieve a great work life balance and we can consider a variety or working patterns and hours
Access to employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
Annual Pay Reviews
Want to develop your skills and knowledge – access training and development opportunities including a range of apprenticeship programmes
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme following completion of probationary period to ease financial worries
20% Pay Enhancement for working Waking Nights
Pay Enhancements for working Bank Holidays over Xmas and NY period
Contributions to meals as per service policy to create a social experience
Access to an easy to use Refer a Friends Scheme
For information on all other additional benefits please visit our website

Future Directions CIC have an amazing opportunity for people centred individuals who enjoy going the extra mile. We have Support Worker/Personal Assistant Vacancies available in Halifax and Bradford. Our aim is simple, to help, support and creating meaningful lives for the people we support. We are seeking hardworking, values driven people to provide the best support to the people supported, so that they can live their best lives!

Our Services

Our Service in Bradford (BD4) is home to some amazing people we support! The people we support are young energetic adults, who love to be active! They love staff getting involved in their activities and having fun.

So what do the people we support love to do?

They love being out in the community.
Relaxing at home having movie days.
Going to the Cinemas.
Swimming.
Playing football.
Playing all sorts of sports/Trying new sports.
Going to visit football stadiums.
Day trips.
Bowling.
Tramlining.
Parting!
Walking.
Visiting museums.

Here at Future Directions CIC, we always have the same goal, which is to provide the best person centred care possible, to make all of the people we support feel safe, supported and happy.

Within some of our services, manual handling may be a requirement, however all training will be provided in order to carry this out safely and professionally. Our services have a diverse range of needs, where certain equipment will be necessary to provide the require support.

The Role

This active role will also require successful candidates to help and support with personal care duties, household chores and meal preparation. A good sense of humour is essential for this role as the people we support will keep you on your toes and always try to amuse you. The successful candidate must be caring, have good communication and have the ability to adapting changing health needs.

The ideal candidate will be fully flexible so we can continue to support our people supported around the clock. Providing the best possible support for our people is a priority for us at Future Directions CIC, and we need to maintain that their needs are met.

Shifts will include; Early Mornings, Late Evenings, Sleep in Shifts and Waking Nights shifts (Sleep in and Waking Night Enhancements).
Please note – All successful applicants must be fully flexible to do all required shifts.
An Enhanced DBS will also be a requirement and all successful candidates will have had all Covid-19 Vaccinations, unless exempt.

Our Mission:

Future Directions is a Community Interest Company that works with individuals, families, commissioners and local communities to design and deliver personalised services; enabling individual choice and control to achieve fulfilled lives.

Our Values:

To put people first.
To be transparent.
To go the extra mile.
To be creative.
To be adaptable.

Our Objectives:

To engage individuals, listen to their needs, wishes, and support them to live a life they value.
To work alongside individuals so they grow and feel valued.
Employ, develop and value capable and understanding people.
To build a growing sustainable business driven by our values.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a full induction, which will take place in Chadderton, Oldham (OL9). This is a 9 day induction (Over 2 weeks) and we require all successful applicants to attend all days. Travel expenses will be paid.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 - 40 per week

Salary: £22,734.34 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Wellness programme

Physical setting:

Live-in
Residential home

Shift:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Application question(s):

Do you have 2 doses of the Covid 19 Vaccine?
How many hours per week are you looking to work?
Are you Fully Flexible? Can you work Mornings, Days, Evenings and Nights when required?
Are you available to attend a 9 day induction in Oldham, Greater Manchester? Transport will be provided and paid for.

Work authorisation: