Support Worker - Evesham
Support Worker - Evesham
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Job Description
Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values.
We are looking for Support Workers who share our vision to join our vibrant and diverse team in Evesham. We have a 30 hour per week contract available on a permanent basis. You will be working in our 6 bed residential setting (soon growing to an 8 bed) supporting our customers with a range of Learning Disabilities. This role would include assisting and prompting with personal care medication and helping to prepare meals and daily living tasks alongside going out in the community and supporting our customers with their hobbies and interests. Some of our customers enjoy horse riding swimming and trampolining whilst others prefer to spend time outside visiting the local shops or going to the park. We also have days out visiting working farms etc. Take part in cycling baking and arts and crafts so being supportive of these activities is paramount.
We have a car at Ashgrove this means other activities can be accessed. If you are a driver this would be ideal!
The service itself is only a 5 minute drive to Evesham town or a short walk to the supermarket and local shops and restaurants. There is driveway parking with good public transport links.
Shift patterns within this service include 7am 3pm or 2.30pm 10pm. We also have sleep in shifts available from 2.30pm or 10pm (paying 70.47 per sleep in).
In our latest inspection we were rated GOODby CQC!
Some previous care experience is preferred however full training will be provided after all good care comes from the HEART.
Alongside being part of something amazing our employee benefits include:
Extensive training and development 6 weeks shadowing and induction) we will support with health and social care diplomas together with the care certificate
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years
Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders
Discount card for high street and online retailers
Employee Refer a Friend scheme
Long service awards
Sick pay
Life assurance scheme
Staff recognition awards
Work mobile
Mileage rates
Enhanced rates for Bank Holiday and certain shifts
Flexible shifts
Company pension
If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values: Honest Effective Aspirational Respectful Trustworthywhy not apply today!
Employment Type
Full-Time
