Support Worker/supporting Living/community Care

1 week ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Care Dorset Limited Full time

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new
Supported Living service in
Dorchester.


Where will I be working?

Digby Court Assisted Living facility offers extra care supported living for 10 adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.


This is an outstanding care facility which provides essential services to the community is staffed by an excellent team specialist care and support workers.


What will I be doing?
Helping people to live their
best lives.


Providing individual support and guidance to people with learning disabilities to access community services, do their shopping, household tasks, take care of their emotional well-being, personal care, cooking and participating in leisure activities and hobbies.


About you


Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar role working with people with a physical and/or learning disability is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.


  • A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Pay:

-
£ £12.

41 per hour (days):

-
£15.51 per hour (weekends):

-
£ per sleep-in:

-
Full time contracted hours:

-
Alternating weekends

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Fixed work patterns
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension
  • Support and inclusive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pay enhancement for weekends
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package
Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow.

Our commitment to you -
"support you in being the very best you can be" and be excited about being part of a great team.


If you are enthusiastic about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities then we would love to hear from you.


Pay:
£12.19-£12.41 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Application question(s):

  • Care Dorset, as an organisation, is not able to provide sponsorship. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
  • Please confirm your willingness to work a shift pattern including an element of weekend working and sleep ins.

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Dorchester (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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