Supported Living Support Worker Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Rated by employees as 4.5 stars on Indeed, Future Directions offer a rewarding and exciting opportunity to join our team.
Our values: Put People First, Be Transparent, Go the Extra Mile, Be Creative, Be Adaptable
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 Mental Health Support Workers / Personal Assistants are the core to what makes us tick, and we are looking to add to our already amazing teams in Preston 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 pa (£10.90)
- 20% Pay Enhancement for working Waking Nights (£13.08) per hour
- £40 additional payment for Sleeping Nights.
- Bank/overtime paid weekly!
- 28 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
- 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
- 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 www.futuredirectionscic.co.uk
Future Directions CIC have an amazing opportunity for people centred individuals who enjoy going the extra mile. We have Mental Health Support Worker/Personal Assistant Vacancies available in Preston. 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 Samlesbury Preston (PR5) 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.
- Partying!
- 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.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a fully paid induction, including travel expenses, which will take place at either Stanley Grange, Samlesbury (PR5) or Chadderton (OL9). This is a 9 day induction over 2-3 weeks and we require all successful applicants to attend all days.
To find out more about us, please visit our websites,
www.futuredirectionscic.co.uk
www.stanleygrange.org.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Are you fully flexible with shifts? Monday to Sunday
- Have you had at least 2 covid vaccinations?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
