Support Worker
2 months ago
*Sponsorship is not available for this role*
Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?
If so, we would love to hear from you Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.
Great Eastern Drive accommodates up to four people in a cosy bungalow near the River Nith, 5 miles outside Dumfries. Three gentlemen with learning disabilities live here, each needing varied support levels for daily tasks. As a support worker, you'll help with personal care, activities/outings, meal prep, medication, and personal goals.
Due to the rural location and limited public transport, a driving license and car access are beneficial. Each gentleman has a car and participates in various daily activities, relying on staff for transportation.
Staff work early and late shifts, which may change based on needs. A sleepover shift ensures assistance is available at night.
Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone
As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:
- Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
- Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
- Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
- Maintain up to date and accurate records.
Please see the job description (link below) for more details.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
- Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
- Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
- Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.
We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:
- Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
- Free Blue Light Card.
- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
- Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
- Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Free DBS check.
- Employee Assistance Programme and so much more
For more information please email or call
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