Support Worker (full-time and bank hours) - Hatfield
37.5 hours per week and various bank hours available
Salary: £12.22 per hour
We’re seeking to recruit support workers to assist in providing 24-hour care and support which will enhance the quality of life of the people using the service. If you're caring, empathetic and enjoy working with people then a career in care could be a great move.
We believe that with the right support each and every person can achieve their potential. We are committed to helping the people we support achieve this and we show the same commitment to the people who work for us. Let us support you in achieving your goals in your career.
The services, situated in Hatfield, consist of two bungalows and are home to adults with learning / and or physical disabilities.
Essential Criteria:
- Being a kind, honest and caring person who can be accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people
- Ability to respond to guidance and direction
- Willingness to train and achieve NVQ2 in care
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willing to participate in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
- Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability
- Interested, motivated and committed
- Have a flexible approach
- Good communication skills
- Willing to provide personal care
- Be non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people
- An ability to demonstrate the core values of the charity – hospitality, compassion and respect
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of developing personal care plans
Benefits and Rewards:
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank and public holidays (Accrual of annual leave for bank staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer and a living wage employer
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Click here to view the job description and person specification
A Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced without barring), which we will pay for is required.
For further information of the vacancy or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Migmar Yangchen, Service Manager or Faye Britton, Deputy Service Manager on 01707 257098.
