Support worker - united kingdom, gloucestershire

longwell green, bristol

job summary

join learning disability charity brandon trust as a support worker and discover a genuinely rewarding role. you'll support people with a learning disability, autism or both at home and in the community to live life in the way they choose. our benefits include:

sleep-ins paid at gbp60 extra (basic salary gbp10.02 - gbp10.24 p/h)

full and part jobs are avalible

full training to gain the nationally recognised care certificate.

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

pension

we cover the cost of dbs checks

discounted gym membership

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

join a well established team in longwell green, bristol. the majority of your time will be supporting six people across two buildings. you will be part of an experienced and supportive staff team working in a unique and supportive environment where the people we support live in their own flats with access to communal spaces and gardens.

you'll support six mature adults who have a learning disability and autism and may communicate through their behaviour. you'll support them to increase their independence and access to their community. we understand that everyone has different needs so you'll therefore provide tailored day-to-day support. each day is different depending on whom you're supporting; your day could include supporting the individuals with their interests and going out to the pub and cafes, cooking, cleaning, managing finances and shopping. you could also support people with daily routines and personal care and to attend health appointments.

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.

a full, manual driving licence is desireable for these roles.

full-time support workers for this role work 37.5 hours plus one sleep-in a week (pay for these sleep-ins is included in the annual salary of gbp22,721 - gbp23,145 pa).

you have the option of working additional hours (gbp10.02 - gbp10.24 p/h) or sleep-ins at gbp60 extra per sleep-in, in a range of services.

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

brandon reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

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

b_bt

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.

More jobs