Support Worker

_**Please note, there is a genuine occupational reason to why this role is gender specific.**_

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 Support Workers / Personal Assistants are the core to what makes us tick, and we are looking to add to our already amazing teams in Bradford and Halifax 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 - £20,648.63 Per Annum **(£9.90 per hour)**:

- 28 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
- We want to support our employees to achieve a great work life balance and we can consider a variety or working patterns and hours
- 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
- 20% Pay Enhancement for working Waking Nights
- 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
- For information on all other additional benefits please visit our website

Future Directions CIC have an amazing opportunity for people centred individuals who enjoy going the extra mile. We have Support Worker/Personal Assistant Vacancies available in Halifax and Bradford. 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 Services in Halifax and Bradford are home to lots of amazing people we support The people we support have a range of disabilities across our services/homes, which can range from complex to minor. Some of the people we support will require hands on support, and other support could be mínimal. However, 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.

**What our People We Support love to do**

Our brilliant people we support amongst our Yorkshire Services love nothing more than a good chat with friends, a board game or two, a trip to the cinema and a pub lunch. We do support lots of creative people, and the people we support love to get involved with anything arts and crafts related.

The service' are quite diverse with lots of different hobbies and activities, which our people we support get involved in. We want our successful Personal Assistant’/Support Worker’s to continue supporting and encouraging the people we support to try new things, learn, and get involved in as much as possible.

**The Role**
- Shifts will include; Early Mornings, Late Evenings, Sleep in Shifts and Waking Nights shifts (Sleep in and Waking Night Enhancements).
- Please note - All successful applicants must be fully flexible to do all required shifts.

**Our Mission**:
Future Directions is a Community Interest Company that works with individuals, families, commissioners and local communities to design and deliver personalised services; enabling individual choice and control to achieve fulfilled lives.

**Our Values**:

- To put people first.
- To be transparent.
- To go the extra mile.
- To be creative.
- To be adaptable.

**Our Objectives**:

- To engage individuals, listen to their needs, wishes, and support them to live a life they value.
- To work alongside individuals so they grow and feel valued.
- Employ, develop and value capable and understanding people.
- To build a growing sustainable business driven by our values.

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

**Salary**: £20,648.63 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have 2 doses of the Covid 19 Vaccine?
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- Are you available to a