Brook Street

Support Worker

Recruiter
Brook Street
Location
Highbridge, Somerset, England
Salary
£15000 - £17076 per annum + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Posted
15 Sep 2017
Closes
13 Oct 2017
Ref
BSC/513045
Contact
William Ellis
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We have a great opportunity for experienced Support Workers to join a fantastic residential service for adults with autism near Highbridge.

Duties include:
- Supporting individuals to gain confidence, skills and independence
- Support to access workshops, learning and leisure facilities
- Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping
- Behavioural Support
- Accessing the local community

Qualifying candidates:
- Must have some experience and/or an understanding of autism, a passion for supporting people and a willingness to learn
- Will need your own transport (i.e. car or bike) as the location can be difficult to get to

Contract / Terms:
- 37 or 40 hours per week
- Shifts vary between earlies (7am - 2pm), lates (2pm - 10pm), and alternate weekends, possible sleep ins.
- Salary £15,000 - £17,076 per annum (£7.80 - £8.21 per hour)

Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent training and development
- Fantastic career progression

Want to apply or simply have some questions first? Get in touch! Contact Will Ellis on 01727 813160 or email me at