Vulnerable Young Adults Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
About this role
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Support Worker to join our InFocus team, where you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable young adults with visual impairment and complex needs.
As a Support Worker, you will be an ambassador for InFocus, providing person-led daily living support to our residents. Your primary focus will be on empowering them to maintain their independence and pursue their interests and skills.
Our team provides exceptionally safe care, challenging our residents to follow their dreams and develop their skills. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about their own learning and development and can work confidently within our team to deliver safe, person-centred healthcare.
The successful candidate will have a shift pattern of 11-3, 4 days a week, over a two-week rolling rota pattern, with potential flexibility to these hours. This will include bank holidays, no weekends or evening work, with overtime often available.
Benefits
- Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
- Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
- Paid medical appointments
- Comprehensive training and development
- Onsite café
- Access to discounted shopping
- On-site free parking
- 24-hour employee assistance programme
- "Death in service" life assurance and group accident cover
- Free flu vaccinations
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability-friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, and references. Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
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