Support worker - united kingdom, cornwall

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job summary

join learning disability charity brandon trust as a support worker and discover a genuinely rewarding role. you'll be part of a new team, supporting people with a learning disability, autism or both to move into their new home to live life in the way they choose. our benefits include:

sleep-ins paid at gbp60 extra (basic salary gbp10.50 - gbp10.73 p/h)

full training to gain the nationally recognised care certificate.

on-going training and career development including professional qualifications available from day 1

pension

we cover the cost of dbs checks

rota's are planned 6 weeks in advance.

shopping discounts including blue light card, ee perks and costco membership

successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank you payment

we offer wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

access to wellbeing helplines.

about the role

be part of our new team, supporting 10 people. you'll support and enable each individual on the next step of their life journey, to move into their own apartments. as well as support with everyday needs & independent living skills, each individual is unique, having their own interests and aspirations, which you will play an integral part in helping to work towards, and achieve. this could range from learning a new recipe, gardening, arts & crafts to developing the skills and confidence to use public transport or find a job.

you will be committed and passionate to want to support and empower people to live the life they want. there's lots of variety, to find out more about the role visit our main website.

about you

you'll need good communication skills and a positive, patient approach. respectful of people's differences, you can build professional relationships and have a flexible approach. you don't necessarily need experience as we provide full training.

all support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. a full, manual driving licence is essential for these roles.

you have the option of working additional hours (gbp10.50 - gbp10.73 p/h) or sleep-ins (gbp60 per extra sleep-in) in a range of services.

successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced dbs check.

we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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about brandon

brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. we provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. operating across southern england and london, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.

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