Support Worker

Support Worker
Location: Portland, Weymouth and surrounding areas.
Contract Type: Full, Part-Time and Zero Hours.*
*This is a busy and growing service, with regularly available hours on a flexible basis.
Rate of pay: £8 weekdays, £10 weekends
To start: As soon as possible

The organization has been providing care and support to people for 7 years and has now become part of The YOU Trust; a registered charity that provides care, support and advice to vulnerable people across Hampshire and Dorset, giving them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.

The Role

This is a very exciting and rewarding opportunity to work alongside people, helping them to live the life they want in their own homes, community or day centre. You will be providing personal care, rebuilding confidence, supporting the development of daily living skills, building self esteem and supporting people in the community. We provide sitting services, shopping and cleaning, and have a lovely day centre.

We have various contracts and hours available, to be discussed at the point of interview. We strive to encourage & improve a person's independence to remain in their own homes whilst ensuring they are safe

About You

You don't need to have qualifications, as full training will be provided! You will need to be approachable, friendly, professional and supportive, as you will be a friendly face which might be the only contact with the outside world our client has that day. You will have life experience, a caring nature and be as passionate about our organisational values as we are, which means you will be person centred, innovative, trustworthy, can do and excellent at all times. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are a car driver, and you will need to have business insurance.

The organization has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.

Our Benefits

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

* Competitive rates of pay and paid mileage and travel time.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, sick pay allowances and pension scheme contributions.
* Excellent and professionally certified training.
* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility.
* The chance to work with amazing people.

What Happens Next?

If this sounds like your ideal role we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible! Please click 'Apply' to forward your details on to us; ensuring that you include your name, email address, a contact telephone number, your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role. If your skills, experience and knowledge meet our requirements the recruiting manager will contact you to talk about the role and ask a few key questions to ensure this is the right opportunity for you.
Alternatively, you can call the Recruiting Manager, Bryony Craven on 01305 824776 or email , and you will be asked a few key questions to make sure that this is the right role for you.

Please note; we will select the first suitable applicants for assessment so don't delay, apply today!