Support Worker

**SDR Care** is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and we are committed to the **UK Living Wage Foundation**. We aim to continuously train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential within our collaborative and supportive team.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team of **Support Workers** at our home in **Eastleigh**, Southampton. The home specialises in person-centred care for people with learning difficulties and autism.

The home is a vibrant residential home that caters for individuals with autism. Our mission is to empower our residents to lead independent, fulfilling, and enjoyable lives. As a member of our dedicated support team, you’ll play a crucial role in achieving this goal. You will support individuals to engage in diverse activities, from accompanying people on shopping trips to enjoying leisure pursuits like bowling, cinema outings, and golf. Your days will always be dynamic and rewarding.

During the week, we encourage residents to explore their interests and passions. Whether it’s going for a swim or a visit to family members, you’ll be there to provide guidance and support. At the weekends, we often host or participate in social gatherings for friends and families, we explore car-boot sales, attend local community events, and take time to prepare Sunday’s big roast dinner.

Our days are consistently busy, filled with enjoyment, and never dull

**You must hold a valid full UK driver’s license is required (preferably held for at least one year).**

Working hours are **37 hours** per week, on a rotational shift pattern. This will be a varied shift pattern including weekdays and weekends; a flexible approach to work is essential.

**Our Values**

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following:

- ** Kindness, Dignity & Respect**
Treating others with kindness, dignity, and respect is integral to our culture and makes our work rewarding and fulfilling.
- **Calmness**
A calm and composed approach helps us manage the challenges and demands we face.
- **Creativity**
Embracing creativity allows us to find innovative solutions in our work.
- **Responsibility**
Taking responsibility for our actions, attitudes, impact, and career development is key to our success.

**Can you** provide a customised, responsive, and high-quality service to a person with Autism and sensory needs?

**Are you**:

- passionate about providing the highest quality of care
- a caring and supportive person
- able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- aspiring to grow your career
- a driver with a Full UK Driving Licence
- resilient and calm

**In return**, you can expect:

- A salary of **£23,088 per year**, reviewed annually
- Enhanced pay for working bank holidays
- An annual bonus, based on company performance
- The equivalent of **29 days** holiday per year (_including bank holidays_).
- A company pension scheme, where eligible
- Group life insurance (_following a successful probation period_)
- A collaborative and supportive induction process
- Continuing professional development
- Support towards achieving your Care Certificate or Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
- In-house specialist Autism training
- Company sick pay (_following a successful probation period_)
- An employee referral bonus of **£500** for both you and the person who referred you (_terms and conditions apply_)

**Next Steps**
- Should you be successful, we will contact you to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) on acceptance of your offer letter._