Support Worker

Support worker

Ready for the next steps in your career?

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic people to become Support Workers who can make a difference to our service users lives, we would also like you to be able drive, and we are particularly interested in people who have experience working with those with physical health needs.

We are looking for someone who has passion, enthusiasm, and wants to make a real difference to someone's life. You will be supporting adults with everyday living, some of whom require minimal support right through to those with more complex needs, such as Autism and behaviours that can be challenging. You will help to support each individual to live a fulfilled life and remain as independent as possible. Some every day jobs could include administering medication, going for walks, giving personal care, going to events, day cares and schools, trips to places like the zoo and the beach, plus many more!

If that sounds like you, I am currently recruiting on the behalf of a national healthcare provider that is looking for caring and motivated individuals to join their team in the Bideford, Devon area on day shifts.

Overview:

• Salary – £ 20,280 per year
• Hours of Work – 39 hrs
• Shifts – Flexible working time
• Area – Bideford, Devon

Support Worker duties:

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities such as arts, crafts, hobbies.
• Assisting with the development of person-centred plans for our residents.
• This includes employment, education, and other opportunities.
• Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments.
• Providing personal care where needed always working towards more independence.
• Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development.
• You will be work as part of a dedicated team, with the flexibility to work on a rota basis.
• Our client requires support with aspects of all daily living activities.
• You will be working with our client on a 1:1 basis to ensure her complex daily personal care and welfare needs are met.

We are looking for friendly and adaptable individuals who can make a real difference by providing support on a day-to-day basis. You must have an enthusiastic personality and outlook on life, a caring attitude and naturally encourage our client to live independently. You will also be there to provide companionship and support in her home and accessing the community.

Successful applications MUST have:

• A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development.
• Be passionate about helping others.
• Brilliant, ongoing training to help you achieve more.
• Be patient.
• Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues.
• Be a team player.
• A range of salary sacrifice benefits, pension options and much more!
• Access to our Career Pathways, which will help shape your career with us – you can work towards goals and milestones that will take your career in whichever direction you wish.
• Disclosure.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be reliable and flexible

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Holyday payment
• Flexible working
• Fully funded DBS at time of appointment.
• Excellent training opportunities (both internally and externally provided).

The position of Support Worker is an extremely rewarding one in which you can make a difference every day you come to work. If you believe you are qualified for the position and are willing to travel to Bideford, Devon or if you require any additional information, please contact Gergana Atanasova at our Peterborough office on or email her at