Support Worker Full Time

We are looking for Full Time flexible workers for Skegness area, to carry out support worker roles for adults with a Learning Disability, no two days are the same and you will need to be flexible in your ability to move between locations if needed.

Do you want guaranteed contracted hours from day one? Do you want an advanced rota? Are you looking for more of a work/life balance?

We are looking for motivated, caring and compassionate people to join our team. You will be delivering care and support to enhance our clients independence skills, whilst giving them choice and control over their own lives.

the role will involve full time hours of 43.75 per week, applicants will need to be available alternate weekends and also be willing to do Waking Night Shifts as part of the rota.

Applicants MUST be able to drive as the role will involve driving Linkage vehicles.

**What will this role of Support Worker involve?**
- Supporting with activities such as swimming, biking, baking and trips to the cinema.
- Assisting and monitoring clients with their personal health and care needs
- The administration and recording of medication as per the medication system
- To inform the manager of any significant developments and /or difficulties within the home
- To provide sensitive responses to clients’ needs and provide a caring environment following specific handling procedures as detailed in the care plan, whilst maintaining their respect and dignity
- To arrange and accompany clients as necessary to doctors, dentists and some social appointments as agreed with the manager
- Planning, purchasing and preparing meals
- Development and operation of a broad range of internal and external leisure activities for and with the clients

We pride ourselves in looking after our staff, which is why we provide excellent training on all aspects of the role and invest in our employee’s growth, with career progression opportunities, incremental salary progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, which for a Support Worker within residential/community care roles includes:

- Grade 3 (£9.60ph)
- Flexible hours (to include alternate weekends, and waking night shifts)
- Guaranteed contracted hours from day one
- An advanced rota
- Life assurance x 5 annual salary
- 6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing incrementally to 8 weeks
- Free DBS check
- Full training will be provided
- Company health and wellbeing benefits package including employee assistance helpline and online discounts
- Long Service Bonus every 5 years
- Workplace pension scheme

**What will I need in order to be considered for this role of Support Worker - Residential Care?**
- Willing to complete in-house training and basic induction
- Good IT skills
- Good housekeeping skills including cooking, cleaning and budget management
- Able to remain patient in challenging situations and have an understanding approach towards the needs of individuals with learning difficulties
- Flexible approach to meeting client needs
- Willing to undertake personal care when required

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our clients and students. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to become all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, Investors in Diversity and Investors in People.

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

**Salary**: £21,900.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
it is the policy of Linkage Community Trust that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID 19 unless proof of dispensation can be provided.