Support Worker

Location
Stroud
Salary
£7.12 - £7.73 per Hour
Posted
28 Aug 2014
Closes
25 Sep 2014
Ref
SR244553950090f
Contact
Simplified Recruitment
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Stroud & Dursley SL
Salary: £7.12 - £7.73 per Hour

Job Reference No.: 10899

You’re a school leaver. You’re returning to work. You’re an experienced Carer or Support Worker. You've never thought about a career in care.

Our client is recruiting for Support Workers to start immediately at a newly acquired service in the heart of Hereford. The people they support at this service have learning disabilities and minimal challenging behaviors and some with communication difficulties.

They are looking for passionate, creative and caring Support Workers to help people with support to reach their full potential. Whatever you've done in your life, you can make other people’s lives better.

The main duties of a Support Worker include:

• Personal Care
• Domestic Support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Going on day trips/ holidays

Our client offers:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Full, free training
• Paid annual leave
• Life assurance
• Access to Childcare vouchers
• Pension
• Flexible working times
• Opportunities for career development

A driving licence and access to your own transport is desirable, but not essential. They will consider applicants without care experience as they give all their Support Workers comprehensive training.

They have full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Please register online with your CV and covering letter.

Once you have registered your interest for this position you will be redirected to our client's website to complete their online application form.

They encourage all interested applicants to apply promptly as they review all applications & CVs received on a daily basis. The majority of their adverts close 2 weeks after posting, however where they receive a large number of suitable applications they may close the advert early.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check for Regulated Activity which will include a check against both the Barred adult and children lists.

They are an equal opportunities employer.