Support Worker
7 months ago
**Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?**
We are looking for **Support Workers** to join our friendly and welcoming team of staff at our transition service based in **Biggleswade, Bedfordshire** area. Experience is not essential as we will provide you with support and training to become a confident **Support Worker**. Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.
**About our Transition service**
This service focuses on supporting young adults with learning disabilities between the ages of 16-25 looking to move from their parental home into supported living. Our support workers ensure all the people we support gain the skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible and support them throughout this transition. The service provides 3 stages of transition from supporting people within their current home, to moving in to our Hft service and the final phase of moving out into a supported living service. You will be welcomed in to the team and coached along the way and will also receive outstanding training for your role.
**We offer**
- **Annual Leave**: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- **Wage incentives**: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas.
- **Apprenticeships**: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- **Training**: Access to award winning training and development
- **Wagestream**: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- **Aviva Digicare + workplace**: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- **TELUS health**: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- **Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts.** As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- **Care Friends**: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- **Retention bonus**: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- **Free life assurance** - 3 x your annual salary
- **Family friendly policies** - part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave
**What will you be doing?**
- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a **Support Worker (Care Assistant),** your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. The Service is located close to Biggleswade town centre, a driving Licence is not required as long as you live in or around Biggleswade or have the ability to get to the service. **Full and part time opportunities available.** You will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- **Type of service** - Transition Service
- **Location** - Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
- **Salary information** - £11.44 per hour plus £1000 retention bonus paid during the first 2 years of employment (£250 every 6 months*).
- **Working hours** - early and late shifts and some weekends
- **Contract Types-** 22.5, 30 or 37.5 hours per week
- Up to 50% bank holiday allowance**:
**Find your place with us and change lives.**
INDEP2
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
- If you live in Luton, please confirm if you drive and have your own car as this location is NOT supported by Public Transport.
- How many hours per week are you looking for?
- Do you require Employment Spon
-
Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Brook Street Full timeChildren's Residential Support Worker Learning disabilities Day & night shifts Full time £15ph We have an opportunity for an experienced support worker to work with children with learning disabilities in Biggleswade. This is a welcoming, homely environment for both children and staff. As a Children's Support Worker you will participate in a range ofleisure...
-
Support Worker
7 months ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Nurseplus Full time**About Nurseplus** At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after. We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This...
-
Relief Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hft Full timeType of service - Supported Living Location - Biggleswade area Salary information - £9.50 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay) - £54.00 payment for sleep-ins Working hours - Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career...
-
Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Service Care Full timeService care Solution are currently recruiting for a Support Worker with Central Bedfordshire Council. The role will be based in a Children's home in Biggleswade. This is an exciting opportunity and the role will include - To assess, plan and provide physical, social and emotional care for children with disabilities. - To care for children and to contribute...
-
Supported Living Worker
2 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hft Full timeType of service - Supported Living Location - Biggleswade area Salary information - per hour plus 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week Working hours -We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank...
-
Domestic Abuse Support Worker Opportunities
1 week ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Stonewater Careers Full timeStonewater, a place to be yourselfDo you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes then Stonewater is the place for you.Due to internal promotion, the below opportunities are now available.Domestic...
-
Support Worker for Learning Disabilities
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom HF Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are recruiting a Support Worker to join our team in Biggleswade, providing care and support to learning disabled adults. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and be able to work with individuals to develop their skills and achieve their goals.The successful applicant will provide high-quality support to enable...
-
Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom HF Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Biggleswade, SG18. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting learning disabled adults to live their best lives.Salary and BenefitsThe successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £12.00 per hour, plus generous holiday...
-
Relief Support Worker Learning Difficulties
2 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hft Full timeType of service - Supported Living Location - Biggleswade area Salary information - £9.50 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay) - £54.00 payment for sleep-ins Working hours - Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career...
-
Support and Care Worker
1 month ago
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom The Priory Full timeAre you a caring and creative individual looking for a challenging yet rewarding role? As a Support and Care Worker at The Priory, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives while developing your skills and experience.This role involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks, participating in activities that promote...
-
Adult Community Support Worker
4 weeks ago
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are seeking an experienced Adult Community Support Worker to join our team in Biggleswade. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality support to adults experiencing mental ill-health, ensuring they receive the care and services they need.About the RoleIn this rewarding role, you will be responsible for assessing,...
-
Domestic Abuse Support Worker Opportunities
1 week ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Stonewater Full timeStonewater, a place to be yourselfDo you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes then Stonewater is the place for you.Due to internal promotion, the below opportunities are now available.Domestic...
-
Domestic Abuse Support Worker Opportunities
2 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Stonewater Full timeStonewater, a place to be yourselfDo you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes then Stonewater is the place for you.Due to internal promotion, the below opportunities are now available.Domestic...
-
Home Care Assistant
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Quality Support Solutions Ltd Full timeWe are currently recruiting **Support Workers** to help us support our Elderly clients within the Central Bedfordshire area. Our experienced, reliable team provide personal care and support for our clients within their own homes. In your role as a support worker you should be caring,honest and reliable. Duties to include Personal care, meal...
-
Home Care Assistant
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Quality Support Solutions Ltd Full timeWe are currently recruiting **Support Workers** to help us support our Elderly clients within the Central Bedfordshire area. Our experienced, reliable team provide personal care and support for our clients within their own homes. In your role as a support worker you should be caring,honest and reliable. Duties to include Personal care, meal...
-
Hf Trust | Support Worker
5 days ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hf Trust Full timeWe're recruiting!Join us as a Learning Disability Support Worker and help build a future where learning-disabled people live the best life possible.We know that life can be complicated for everybody.But some of us are stopped from working towards our dreams.Many learning-disabled people won't be heard about the support they'd like.Some won't get to decide...
-
Home Care Assistant
2 weeks ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Quality Support Solutions Ltd Full timeJob description We are currently recruiting **Support Workers** to help us support our Elderly clients within the Central Bedfordshire area. Our experienced, reliable team provide personal care and support for our clients within their own homes. In your role as a support worker you should be caring,honest and reliable. Duties to include Personal care, meal...
-
Hf Trust | Female Support Worker
5 days ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hf Trust Full timeWe're recruiting!Join us as a Learning Disability Support Worker and help build a future where learning disabled people live the best life possible.We know that life can be complicated for everybody.But some of us are stopped from working towards our dreams.Many learning disabled people won't be heard about the support they'd like.Some won't get to decide...
-
Hf Trust | Female Support Worker
6 days ago
Biggleswade, United Kingdom Hf Trust Full timeWe're recruiting!In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Join us as a Learning Disability Support Worker and help build a future where learning disabled people live the best life possible.We know that life can be complicated for everybody.But some of us are stopped from...
-
Care and Support Professional
3 weeks ago
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom HF Trust Full timeAbout the JobThis is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Biggleswade and make a real difference in the lives of learning disabled adults. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enabling individuals to live independently, make informed decisions about their lives, and achieve their goals.The successful applicant will work...