Female Support Worker Bellshill

**We are currently recruiting experienced support staff to work with Sarah, a lady living in the Bellshill area of North Lanarkshire.** **This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker looking to develop their already existing support skills and to be involved in helping Sarah enjoy life and remain independent.** "I am Sarah and I am friendly, approachable and very sociable. I am resilient and determined and quite chatty I like to wear nice clothes and have my hair and nails done. I am very proud of my house like to be out and about socialising including trips to the cinema, shopping or bowling. I like nice food and I love cats, but not dogs My friends and family are very important to me, especially my children. People who know and care about me say that I am always cheery, very kind and caring, very independent and like to be involved in lots of things. and I do like to say it as it is I love having the opportunity to explore new activities as I like living life to the full. I am a very sociable person and being involved in my community I am supported in all aspects of daily living but I make my own choices and manage my own finances - **What I am looking for **_ - Someone who can cook healthy food - Someone who DOES NOT smoke - Someone who is calm and relaxed and has an air of confidence - Someone who can encourage and support my independence - Someone who will help me get out and about and explore new places - Someone with at least a years experience as a support worker - Someone who is patient and will give me time to talk - Someone who will encourage and support me to build strong friendships Shifts are from 10.30am - 7.30pm and will involve working alternate weekends There will be the opportunity to do overtime during team holiday times. **If you feel you are a good match for Sarah then click to apply** - **We are looking for individuals who share our values: -**_ **Go above and beyond** - do their best and strive to achieve the best for the person they support, are committed and passionate to ensuring that the person they support has the same opportunities in life that we all have. **Challenge the status quo** - will be the voice and advocate for the person they support, are resilient, driven and open to new challenges and ways of thinking **Do the right thing** - are honesty and have integrity, ensure that the person they work for is kept safe and their colleagues work environment is good place to be. **Find the joy in the ordinary** - are able to appreciate the small things and able to value and see small goals as achievements **Look at the world from a different perspective** - seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, listen to what’s not being said and learning new ways to communicate with people **Make a difference** - be everything from a gym buddy to singing along with someone’s favourite song, musician to film buff. Encourage the person you support to do the things they love and encourage them to try new activities. **Take responsibility** - be responsible and take ownership of decisions, speak up and make suggestions to better peoples like. **Benefits of working with SOL**: - Multi award winning organisation - We never use agency staff for direct support - Amazing support network - Values driven - Additional Leave - Pension Scheme - Free employee counselling service - We offer wellbeing packages - Referral programme - On-site parking - Casual dress - Group life insurance - Sick Pay - Paid Travel Expenses **Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £12.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company pension - Free parking - On-site parking - Referral programme - Sick pay Shift: - 8 hour shift Work Location: In person Reference ID: SW-CFTPT