Support Worker/personal Assistant

_Rated by employees as 4.5 stars on Indeed, _**Future Directions**_ _offer a rewarding and exciting opportunity to join our team._

Our values: _Put People First, Be Transparent, Go the Extra Mile, Be Creative, Be Adaptable_

We are actively looking for values driven staff who always go the extra mile and love what they do. Here at Future Directions CIC, we believe in doing the right thing, and that's to always follow our values, support the people we support to live their best lives, and to go about our day with a smile on our faces.

Our values driven Mental Health Support Workers / Personal Assistants are the core to what makes us tick, and we are looking to add to our already amazing teams in **Nelson **so we can continue to create happy and fulfilling lives for the people we support.

Please see below further details of the role, including some of the requirements and responsibilities.
- Salary - £22,734.34 **(£10.90)**:

- 20% Pay Enhancement for working Waking Nights **£13.08 per hour**:

- **£40 **additional payment for Sleeping Nights.
- Bank/overtime paid weekly
- 28 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
- Access to employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Want to develop your skills and knowledge - access training and development opportunities including a range of apprenticeship programmes
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme following completion of probationary period to ease financial worries
- Pay Enhancements for working Bank Holidays over Xmas and NY period
- Contributions to meals as per service policy to create a social experience
- Access to an easy to use Refer a Friends Scheme

Future Directions CIC have an amazing opportunity for people centred individuals who enjoy going the extra mile. We have Mental Health Support Worker/Personal Assistant Vacancies available in **Nelson**. Our aim is simple, to help, support and creating meaningful lives for the people we support. We are seeking hardworking, values driven people to provide the best support to the people supported, so that they can live their best lives

**Our Services**

Our Service in **Nelson **is home to some amazing people we support The people we support are young energetic adults, who love to be active They love staff getting involved in their activities and having fun.

**So what do the people we support love to do?**
- They love being out in the community.
- Relaxing at home having movie days.
- Going to the Cinemas.
- Swimming.
- Playing football.
- Playing all sorts of sports/Trying new sports.
- Going to visit football stadiums.
- Day trips.
- Bowling.
- Tramlining.
- Partying
- Walking.
- Visiting museums.

Here at Future Directions CIC, we always have the same goal, which is to provide the best person centred care possible, to make all of the people we support feel safe, supported and happy.

Within some of our services, manual handling may be a requirement, however all training will be provided in order to carry this out safely and professionally. Our services have a diverse range of needs, where certain equipment will be necessary to provide the require support.

**The Role**
- To find out more about us, please visit our websites,_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

**Salary**: From £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Are you fully flexible with shifts? Monday - Sunday
- Have you had at least 2 covid vaccinations?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location