Part Time Support Worker

Job Location	Westbury Park, Bristol
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	22,880 - 24,960 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time or part-time

Job Description

Location:Westbury Park, BristolHourly Rate:£11.00- £12.00 ph (Linked to competency and qualifications)PLUS £1000 Welcome bonus*Aurora Hyde lodge is situated close to the city centreand offers a supported living and learning environment for young adults aged 19+ with severe and complex learning difficulties. This is an exciting time to join a leading and growing organisation as part of a friendly, professional and supportive team.Beinga support worker with The Aurora Group is a genuinely rewarding career choice. We offer and pay for training and give you the opportunity to develop your career. On top of this you will earn a competitive salary and generous benefits package.Whatis a Support WorkerYou will be working 1:1 with a resident on each shift, you will have the freedom to plan their day in line with their choices and wishes, enabling them to be as independent as possible.You will be providing personal care to residentsas well as supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and fun social occasions.We are looking for pro-active individuals who can demonstratecompassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to supporting our young people.For the full job description and break down of duties, please contact Adele from the recruitment teamSuccessful candidate qualities:

Motivated to learn and to go the extra mile.
Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
Exceptional communication skills and patience.
Experience working within special needs and/or support/care roles (either in a paid or personal environment)
A strong understanding of what outstanding care looks like
Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.

Whats on offer

* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
Full training and continued support
The option of working overtime (currently paid at an enhanced rate)
Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
Life assurance and pension
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
Bike to work scheme
Perk boxaccess to shopping discounts
Free parking
Free lunch when on shift
Successful candidates for this role will require an enhanced DBS checkpaid for by us.
Refer a friend scheme
Company sick pay

Apply/Enquiries:If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filteringrules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.#Reed FTE: £22,880 - £24,960

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