Support Worker

Support Worker Ferndown, England

The LILY Housing Project
Full Time Ferndown, England 29400 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Due to continued growth and success, Lily Housing Project is now looking for support workers to join our dedicated and professional team working with homeless 16-21 years old's in Ferndown, Dorchester & Weymouth.

Lily Housing Project has provided physically and emotionally safe environments and empathic, empowering care for vulnerable children and young people in Dorset for over 21 years, consistently demonstrating positive outcomes which are keys to enhancing their fulfilled adult lives.

We design each of our houses’ interiors with warmth and style for the young people to feel proud and happy about their home. We take great pride in the standard of our service and support within these caring and nurturing environments and know our teams progress and develop professionally as the young people thrive, grow and flourish.

This is a great opportunity for someone to join our highly established and successful team, learning from experienced, skilled, likeminded individuals who share a passion for giving support to young people so they can grow and develop.

As a young persons support worker, you will nurture and support the young people in your care, supporting them with all aspects of day-to-day tasks and activities. No two days are the same working in supported housing. We offer a comprehensive induction and training program & Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare training available for all.

Benefits we offer:

  • £2,000 welcome bonus package (conditions apply)
  • Additional Sleep-in rate £55 a night
  • Potential to earn up to £29,400.00 in your first year (including bonuses)
  • Additional day’s holiday on you Birthday (after completing your probation)
  • Additional days holiday entitlement for every year of service (max. 5 days)
  • Enrolment on our Company Sickness Support Scheme (after completing your probation)
  • Access to our Bupa Wellbeing Program

Why work for us:

Highly Competitive salary & welcome bonus

A culture of developing all our staff to reach their potential, offering great personal growth and development opportunities

Our staff are actively encouraged to seek promotion opportunities within the company

We always support our staff in the work they do. Lily are Investors In People accredited

Comprehensive induction programme

Any successful applicants with existing relevant training and experience will have this valued and reflected in their starting base salary

About you:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience of working within a supported housing setting, and holds, or is working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. However, if you don’t have the experience or qualifications yet, but are interested in a profession supporting young people we would love to hear from you. We will fund your level 3 qualification and provide the support you need to successfully achieve it.

Please call Sharon Haskell or Sarah Cartlidge on 01305 29800 a friendly chat and to find out more.

www.lilyservices.co.uk

We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK

Lily Housing Project is committed to safeguarding and therefore operate a robust softer recruitment process- You will be required to have a clear enhances DBS check.

We will require a full employment history, with any employment gaps explained.

Lily Services are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £29,400.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ferndown: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LHP03/04

Support Worker
The LILY Housing Project

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