Support workers, bristol & south gloucestershire, up to £20,350/year, full/part time immediate start - united kingdom, trowbridge, wiltshire

job description

an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to work with freeways supporting adults with learning disabilities at our residential, supported living and community support services across bristol and south gloucestershire..

you will provide support to our service users, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.

there is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.

responsibilities

to respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
when required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks, maintaining their home and accessing the community.
to complete and maintain written records as required; contributing to individual care and person centred plans.
to communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals.
work in line with freeways policies, procedures and values.

about you

are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?

we welcome applications from people with experience as well as those considering their first role in social care and have the right personal values. staff will be fully inducted and trained.

benefits

up to £20,350.20 per year (pro rata), up to £10.40 per hour
28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
excellent induction and training programme that exceeds industry standards
opportunity to complete the level 3 diploma in health and social care
prospects for progression within the company - many of our support workers have gone on to become team leaders, assistant managers, trainee managers and service managers with us
company sick pay
company pension scheme
life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
family friendly/work-life balance policies
free dbs check every 3 years
occupational health provision
employee assistance programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline

about us

freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. we are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. we are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

to apply for this position, please complete our online application form at https://www.freeways.org.uk/employment

if you have any question, please contact us on 01275372109 or on recruitment@freeways.org.uk

we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. this role is subject to an enhanced dbs and adult barred list check.

job types: full-time, part-time, permanent

salary: up to £20,350.00 per year

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