Support Worker - Supported Living

Job Title: Support Worker – Supported Living

Location: Derby

Salary: £7.20 - £7.50 per Hour (Depending on Experience)

Reference No.: 11126

A range of full time, part time and casual contracts are available.  Shift patterns include mornings, evenings, weekends and on some occasions nights. 

Our client is recruiting for experienced Support Workers to work within teams supporting groups of people in their homes in Derby. Working as part of a team, you will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health and sometimes challenging behaviour. 

It is essential that you have previous experience working with people with learning disabilities.  Drivers with their own transport are desirable, but not essential. You must be very flexible and able to work shifts during the week and weekends.  

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in, but not limited to:

• Supporting individuals to plan their care and health needs

• Keeping records, including care plans, health records and logs

• Personal care and housekeeping

• Planning and supporting activities in the home and community

• Undertaking the role as a key worker

• Attending meetings and care reviews for individuals

• Working to achieve desired outcomes for individuals 

• Keeping in contact with professionals, families and friends 

The people they support are at the heart of all they do and they are one of the leading organisations in person centred approaches and person centred thinking.

All of their staff receive training tailored to the needs of the people they support. They recognise the commitment and dedication shown by their staff and celebrate successes, both large and small, running staff member of the month schemes as well as annual national awards. 

They can offer:

• Rate of pay £7.20 - £7.50 per hour 

• Contracted hours available to suit you, up to 35 hours per week

• Night work also available

• On-going training and support

This is a very exciting time to be joining them as there are numerous growth and development opportunities in their new services.  

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.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.