Support Worker
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Be part of a caring company and make a real difference to peoples lives.
Support Worker
Weavers Lodge, Castle Cary
Adult Residential Care - LD
£12.00 - £12.15 per hour
Various hours available
Prefer to send us a paper application?
You can apply for this position online by clicking the APPLY NOW button. If you would prefer to download and complete a paper version, simply print and complete the PDF version provided here.
Please return your completed application form to: Autonomy Care Group, 67 Roundpond, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8EB.
Weavers Lodge is a residential home supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, that may also include a dual mental health diagnosis, to enable their successful transition into, and participation within, their local community. The home has accommodation for 8 permanent residents which is inclusive of two self-contained studios.
Join us and you can expect
- Starting from £12.00 per hour
- Level 2 qualified £12.15
- Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C's)
- Paid break
- One homemade cooked meal per shift
- Skilled worker sponsorship is available to candidates who have been living in the UK for at least 12 months.
Benefits
- Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals (T&C's can be found here)
- Employee of the Month Awards
- Long Service Awards
- Access to blue light card discounts
- Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- 24-hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
- Full time, part time and bank hours available
- Long shifts: 7am - 10pm days, 10pm - 7am nights
- Available both days and nights roles
- Offering short shifts of 7am – 2.30pm and 2.30pm – 10pm
Weekends
Working weekends is a requirement for full or part time contracted roles. We operate on a 3 week schedule:
- Week 1: Saturday in, Sunday off
- Week 2: Saturday off, Sunday in
- Week 3: Saturday and Sunday off
Training and Development
- Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
- Accredited Positive Behaviour Management training
- Mandatory training provided
How to Apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to complete an application form.
Job Description
- Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when needed
- Assisting with personal care with residents when required
- Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
- Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
- Administer medication to service users
- Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
About You
You will:
- Live within a 20-mile radius of Castle Cary
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
- Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
- Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Equal Opportunities Statement
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
