Support Worker Leicester, England
Job description
You will be required to work 37hrs per week flexibly over a 24-hour period, seven days a week on a shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
In this role you will:
- offer emotional, physical and social support to each individual living in the bungalow.
- be aware of the communication needs of each individual and to ensure that they are always fully met.
- support each individual to make choices in all aspects of their life.
- support activities that respond to individual preferences, both within the bungalow and in the local community.
- need to demonstrate compassion, adaptability and integrity.
Previous experience of working with people in a residential or health setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Benefits: free DBS check, 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off as a gift from Vista; extended maternity/paternity leave; full training for the role; excellent health benefits; free and unlimited access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest and largest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working with people with sight loss and their families.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates.
