Support Worker - Fairfields
37.5 hours per week
£27,866.00 gross per year, £14.29 per hour
This post is occupational qualification for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.
Fairfields provides 24-hour care and support to 5 adults with learning/physical disabilities and complex needs. We are looking to recruit Support Workers to support each person who uses the service to lead a fulfilling and independent life according to individual needs and choices. This will include supporting with preparing meals, shopping, paying bills, bathing and personal care, medication administration and outings within the community.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Essential Criteria:
- An ability to demonstrate the core values of the Charity
- Experience of working with those with Autism and complex needs
- NVQ3 in care (or willingness to attain)
- Experience of supporting people with a Positive Behavior Support approach
- Full, clean driving license
- Experience of developing support plans
- QCF Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care OR willingness to work towards
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to provide personal care
- Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability
- Interested, motivated and committed
- Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people
What We Offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per year (pro rata, including bank and public holidays)
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- We are an equal opportunities employer
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An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.
Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated deadline if capacity is reached.
If you require any further information regarding the vacancy, please email Jessica Hazlewood, Service Manager on jessicahazlewood@sjog.org.uk
