Supported Living Support Worker Rochdale, England
Job description
* We do not offer sponsorship and you must be over 18 years of age *
Are you passionate about supporting people to get the most out of life? Do you have the ability and personality to make a difference? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.
How you will be supporting the individual
You will be supporting our customer with daily living activities, promoting their independence, and encouraging skills which will enable them to live their life how they wish to. You will need to have experience of managing a household, supporting with cooking simple meals, shopping, and assisting with managing money. If you have also have experience supporting someone with learning difficulties epilepsy and an ASD diagnosis then we would love to hear from you!
Drivers are preferred but not essential, as shifts will be within the customers own home and will include days/evening/waking nights/sleeps
An example of the shift patterns are below and you must be able to work all shifts on a rolling rota basis.
9am - 9pm / 9am-5pm / 5pm-10pm (sleep in) / 9pm-9am (waking night)
Pay rates - £11.20ph hour + waking night hours / £65 per sleep-in shift
Requirements:
- 12 months experience in a care environment (desirable)
- Skills in managing a household- light cleaning, cooking, shopping and companionship
- Experience and awareness of supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge, learning difficulties and an ASD diagnosis.
- Experience and aware of supporting individuals with Epilepsy is also desirable but not essential as full and comprehensive training package will be delivered around these needs.
How we support you
You will receive a full induction, shadow training, online mandatory training plus specialist training as required. We will also support you through practical training as necessary for your role.
You will be part of a superb team who are passionate about their role and support each other to thrive.
You will have opportunities to progress your career and gain new skills.
You will be joining a company that really cares about their customers and staff- managers are on the front line with you and will support you in your role
If you would like to have a job that is more than 9-5, and where you truly make a difference, please contact us to arrange an interview
Part-time or full time hours: 16-32 per week (Minimum part time contract is 16 hours per week)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-32 per week
Salary: £11.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Wellness programme
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Rochdale or the surrounding area?
Experience:
- social care: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: In person
