Job description

FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER VACANCIES IN WALLINGFORD, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

Applicants who are already based in the UK & using the UK Sponsorship Licence are welcome to apply for this role.

Basic Starting Salary £10.10 per hour based on 40hrs per week - rising with experience

(Overtime is paid at the rate of 1.25 and applied to 40hrs plus per week)

YOU REALLY COULD BE THE ONE TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

Kingwood has an excellent reputation as a specialist support provider of services for people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and Asperger's Syndrome. Our aim is to support adults to develop new skills and live independently both at home and in the community. The work can be challenging but the rewards make every day meaningful.

Experience is not necessary as a fully funded training programme is provided with the opportunity to take your career to the next level. You will have access to excellent ongoing in-house training enabling you to get you to that next step.

We need you to be naturally genuine, caring and enthusiastic. All we require is that you have the right values and an interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.

Every person you support is an individual with their own personality and their support will be tailored to meet these needs. The support provided could be in the way of: cookery, shopping, helping with arts and crafts or watching a film or a walk to the park.

A driving Licence is preferable for this role.

Benefits of working for Autism at Kingwood include

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded opportunity to develop your career in Health & Social Care and receive an accredited qualification.
• Kingwood funded DBS check
• Benefits include holiday, sick pay
• Overtime enhancement applied at time and a quarter for hours worked over 40 per week *
• Competitive pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full in-house training programme
• *Travel time and mileage paid where applicable*
• Great refer a friend incentive scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note: Following the consultation around Health and Social Care staff requiring Covid vaccinations, the Government has released the outcome and guidance & therefore you may subject to confirmation of your vaccination status.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your career in Health & Social Care and receive a recognised approved qualification starting at entry level 2 through to career progression at level 5.

We will provide you with new skills through studying and learning in the workplace to increase your confidence and your knowledge so that you can progress and see your future with us.

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

For more information or to apply for the position please visit our website www.kingwood.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have a sponsorship license enabling you to work in the UK

Experience:

• previously working within a care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location