Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Galashiels and District, United Kingdom Streets Ahead (Borders) Full time

**Could you support people to lead great lives?**

**Come and join our amazing team.**

We are a charitable organisation based in the Scottish Borders. We provide care and support to adults to lead great lives. Most of the people we currently support have learning disabilities or mental health problems. Our team help people to live an independent and fulfilling life in the local community.

We are growing and currently require additional Support Workers in our Galashiels and District Service and while some experience would be an advantage, we are equally keen to support people to develop the skills required. All training will be provided. Willingness to undertake an SVQ level II qualification is necessary and if you have enthusiasm, commitment, a good sense of humour plus the ability to work with people with a disability in a positive, honest manner then we would like to hear from you.

**About you**:
Are you:

- Trustworthy with a positive attitude to disability
- Caring, kind, positive and friendly
- Committed to helping people
- Looking for a career in care
- Keen to join an established, successful, team

**About the role**:
You will:

- Provide support to people to live safely and as independently as possible in their own home and in the community.
- Support people to achieve personal growth and meet their full potential.
- Provide guidance and practical help in all aspects of day-to-day living, e.g. assisting with budgeting, cooking and cleaning
- Support with personal care and mobility issue, whilst promoting self-esteem, independence, dignity and respect.
- Support people to participate in their hobbies and interests and to be active in the community.

Full-time or part-time posts are available. Applicants should be flexible in their approach to hours of work, as staff may be required to work a range of shifts including regular weekends, sleepovers and waken nightshifts. A valid driving licence would be desirable although not essential.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups(PVG) check and two satisfactory references.

**Benefits**:

- 6% employer pension contributions
- Flexible working
- Free PVG registration
- Opportunity to gain a SVQ level II qualification
- Life insurance
- Bike-to-work scheme
- £500 Refer-a-friend scheme
- Company sick pay scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 39 per week

**Salary**: £10.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid precautions are in line with Government guidance

Work Location: In person

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