Support Worker

**Support Worker - Bromsgrove (B61)**

**Shifts cover hours that can range between 7am and 10pm including weekends on a rota basis.**

Amber Support are an award winning organisation with an outstanding reputation working across Worcestershire, with over 19 years experience in supporting adults who may have learning disabilities, complex needs and autism.
- **Amber Support has built its foundation on understanding the needs of clients who come to us for support; putting them at the centre of everything we do.**_

We value our staff team and everyone who works for us is important. We’re a bit of an eclectic bunch; however, our goals are all the same; to make a difference to the lives of the people we support and in so doing improve our lives too

**We are currently looking for someone to join our Team at one of our established Supported Living Services Bromsgrove, Worcestershire working within a bungalow supporting 3 female clients.**

Working patterns and your requirements can be discussed at interview stage to incorporate into the rota system as we encourage a good work life balance. We support the clients over 7 days a week so your shift pattern will include weekends allocated fairly between the team. There may also be a requirement for sleep ins to provide cover.

One of our clients has her own car so we are ideally looking for someone with a current UK driving licence and who is comfortable to drive this for client activities in the community.

Delivering a tailored package of meaningful support, you can expect every day to be rewarding and different as you will be supporting clients with day to day living, leisure and social activities, holidays, sports, health and wellbeing, assisting with personal care, budgeting, shopping, and cooking.

Training is important to us and you should be flexible enough to attend our training programme which includes regular supervisions, staff meetings, ongoing mandatory training and role specific training. In addition, on commencing with our organisation full Internal Induction Training would be delivered which takes place during the first 2 - 3 weeks.

**What we are looking for from our Support Workers**:

- Because You Can attitude - something we believe in passionately and underpins everything we do
- Positive outlook in order to deliver care that is flexible and responsive to client requirements
- You don't have to have experience in this type of role although it would be an advantage if you have work experience in a caring environment
- You don't need to drive but this would be an advantage as some of our clients have their own cars which can be used as part of their support
- Ideally, you will live in a commutable location to our services

**Our Rewards Package**:

- **Excellent Hourly Rates** - £10.77 per hour. Sleep in rate are £80.19 per sleep in shift
- **Tailored hours to support you** with full time and part time shifts. Weekend working is a requirement and some services may require you to do sleep in shifts but we are flexible regarding weekly contracted hours within the service hours and we can discuss this with you by working with our dedicated Rota Team
- **Always there **with 24/7 Support from the Operations Team including Directors. You will also have access to both Head Office and HR Team support where we work with an open door policy
- **Care Certificate Induction Training and Mentoring all paid **at your normal pay rate to ensure you have a seamless transfer into your new role that is tailored to your experience and knowledge
- **Ongoing client focused specialist training** **and career development** all fully paid including the opportunity to study for a Diploma in Health & Social Care. You can also expect to have regular refresher training to keep your skills up to date
- **Annual Leave** 28 days per annum pro rata and we ensure that you take your holidays
- **Rewards and Recognition **with our Amber Select Programme including Bright Idea Scheme, Recruitment Bonus and Peer Recognition Scheme where regular bonuses are paid to staff along with other staff incentives
- **Planning Ahead** - you will be automatically enrolled into our pension scheme where we pay an employer contribution to help you plan for your future
- **Career progression** **opportunities** where we support you to develop using your strengths and experience
- **All equipment provided free** including uniform and protective clothing

Our company’s success is built upon setting high standards for service delivery and through supporting our staff to achieve this we continue to be a well-respected employer. In consequence should you have the passion and desire to develop a career in Health and Social Care, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: From £10.77 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Physical setting:

- Homecare

COVID-19 considerations:
We have robust infection control