Support Workers - Part-Time Days Learning Disabilities

Job Description

Support Workers - Part-Time Days (Learning Disabilities)Shinners Bridge, Dartington, DevonSalary scale: £9.91 - £10.59 per hour (dependant on qualifications)Working hours: 20 hours per weekOur client is looking for amazing part-time Day Support Workers to join the team within their 10 bed Residential & Short Break Home in Dartington.About the RoleChildren and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything our client does, and they want every person they support to have a great life with excellent outcomes. Our client couldnt achieve that without all the greatSupport Workers who join their care teams. It all starts with you!There is no such thing as a typical Support Worker. Our clients staff come from lots of different backgrounds, people with little or no experience but want a job that involves helping people, those who want a change of career, as well as experienced SupportWorkers. The one thing that links them all together is their desire to work with young learning-disabled people, make their lives better and help them to learn something new or take a further step towards independence. Our clients Support Workers certainlydont see what they do as just another job.No two days will be the same as you will get involved in a variety of different tasks and activities whilst helping young people to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.The shift pattern for this role will be 20 hours, normally over 2 days per week. This role will involve weekend working; you can either choose to do 1 weekday and 1 weekend day every week, or you can choose to work your 2 days over the whole weekend one week,then do 2 weekdays the next week. The hours during weekdays (within term times) would be 14.30-21.30, the weekend and school holiday hours would be 08.00-20.00 or similar.About our clientBased in South Devon, our client provides high-quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Our client believes in the rights of all individualswith a learning disability, however complex, to receive the services and support they need to develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential.Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and they expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidateswill need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.About YouIdeally, you will have previous experience in this sector and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Though this qualification is by no means essential, a willingness to gain the qualification within two years is required.Defined as a "Good" provider by Ofsted, our client is looking for "Outstanding" staff who will deliver support in a professional, caring way.In return, our client would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and an amazing array of training opportunities, they will also work with you on your own individual developmentplan to help you to progress your career.BenefitsOur client is a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service- Annual incremental pay rises (within grade)- Pension and Life Assurance (T&Cs apply)- Enhanced Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)- Employee Assistance Scheme- Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Charity Discounts)- Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service- Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)- Comprehensive induction and training programs- Fully funded Level 3 qualificationAs a Disability Confident Employer, our client is committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.If you require any further information about this role or support with the online application process (other formats available) please call or email our clients HR team.So, if youre seeking an opportunity as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.