Support Worker
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference We are seeking Support Worker in the Duns area to provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities in their own homes or in the community.
Position: Support Worker
Location: Duns and East Berwickshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or part-time posts are available. Applicants should be flexible in their approach to hours of work, as staff are required to work a range of shifts which may include regular weekends, sleepovers and waking nights. Applicants will also be considered who would be prepared to work weekends only or evenings 4.30pm to 9.30pm
Salary: £12.30 per hour
About the role:
The role of Support Worker is incredibly rewarding and no two days will be the same. You will support people with a variety of tasks associated with living as independently as possible within their own home and in as integrated a way as possible within their own neighbourhoods and communities.
Key responsibilities will include:
About you:
The best thing about this role is that you don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications!
As long as you have the right attitude towards caring for vulnerable people you will be supported to develop the skills required and all training will be provided.
You will need a willingness to undertake an SVQ level II qualification and if you have enthusiasm, commitment, a good sense of humour and the ability to work with people with a disability in a positive, honest manner, then we would like to hear from you.
Some of the people you will be supporting have their own cars, therefore, to enable them to enjoy the wider community a valid driving licence, although not essential, would be an advantage
In return:
As well as working in an extremely rewarding role, the organisation also provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. They are an accredited Disability Confident organisation and we encourage applications from all members of the community.
Any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check and two satisfactory references.
Although experience is not essential we very much welcome previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities, Outreach Support Worker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.
NFP People LTD | £12.30 per hour | Duns |