Support worker Opportunities (Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant) BLUS61221

Support worker Opportunities (Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant) BLUS61221
York
Salary £7.90 per hour

Full time and part time hours available, Monday – Friday

Become a Support Worker with our company in York and work Monday to Friday!

Our client have been appointed to run a new activity base known as ‘The Base @ Burnholme’, which will support adults with learning disabilities. Join their exciting new team and be part of the new development in Burnholme as a support worker on either part time or full-time hours!

Making it happen - Your Role

This is a responsible role which is really varied, can be challenging and is extremely rewarding. You will be part of a close-knit community that offers plenty of variety, supporting individuals to achieve real goals. On a daily basis, you may be involved in supporting people with the following activities:

• Supporting people to access a full range of activities on site and in the community
• Giving people encouragement, guidance and support
• Activities will include music, cookery, crafts, sensory activities, arts, fitness and lots more
• Providing support around personal care

About you

They welcome people from all walks of life to apply for a job with them. They don’t ask for specific qualifications or experience, just that you have the following values and attributes; 

• Compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect.
• A creative and flexible attitude
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Caring, compassionate and fun

Rewards and benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, they offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
• pension contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Working hours will be made up of shifts between the hours of 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday however flexibility will be desirable.

If you would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Joe Smart – Service Manager on 07791015359. (Reachable during the hours of 9am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday)

Provisional interview dates; 26th March, 29th March, 12th April and 13th April.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email