Support Worker

We have an excellent career opportunity for you With an excellent base rate of £12.21 per hour.

We are looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join our team here at Wellgate Support based in Flash Lane, Trent Vale.

Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then this is the perfect role for YOU.

Contract: Full-Time/Part-Time/Bank-Flexi Contracts available.

Hours: Our night shifts are:

-8:00PM - 8:00AM - 12 hours.

Pay: £12.21 per hour.

Experience may be an advantage, but if you're a genuinely caring person with the right attitude, then we want to speak with you.

Benefits / Package

• Use of our seaside holiday home after 6 months of working at Wellgate Support (check our social media out for the amazing pictures) (t&c's apply)
• A well-established healthcare provider who invests in their team
• A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives everyday.
• Excellent management and supportive staff.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Gain further NVQ's.
• Support Worker Awards.
• Recommend a friend reward.
• Excellent Induction and Training.
• Free DBS.
• Company pension scheme.

Our exciting service at Flash Lane, Trent Vale has been designed for people with an assessed need for support, with 11 high quality apartments and a range of assistive technology we aim to help those in our care live the most independent life as possible.

This is a really exciting opportunity to develop your career within a growing service and provide exceptional support to those moving into our care.

Who is Wellgate Support?

At Wellgate Support we are committed to improving lives, and our well-trained, friendly and professional staff are proud of their valued roles.

We offer exceptional care and support in a safe, warm, and friendly environment for adults primarily with mental health and learning disabilities. We are focused on unlocking the potential of our service users who love what we do and how we do it through our values of compassion, independence and standards.

We are always looking for amazing people to join our growing team.

The work is very rewarding with no two days being the same. You will be part of a supportive team sharing the workload, looking after each other and celebrating success together.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Good Attitude and work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting young adults and adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and challenging behaviour within a supported living environment.
• Providing high standards of care and support for service users, in line with care and support plans, compliance with the care & support policies and procedures
• Identifying needs and preferences for each individual.
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Be a kind, empathetic and people person who works well in a team.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. We can't wait to hear from you.

Please Note

Care experience is not essential as we offer a full induction and regular training to equip you with the skills and confidence to carry out your role, as well as regular training and support throughout your career with us.

Positions are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work alternate weekends?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person