Support Worker 

Our client is a national charity that supports more than 2,500 people with learning disabilities. They put the people they support at the centre of everything they do and work in partnership with them to provide services including residential care, day opportunities and supported living – from a few hours a week to twenty-four hours a day. 

The Forest of Dean's services are situated on the edge of Coleford, just a short trip into the town grants access to a wide range of amenities, such as a cinema, a sports and leisure centre and supermarkets. They recruit staff from the local community so that they can use their knowledge of the area to support people in leading a full and varied life. 

Position: Support Worker 
Location: Coleford, Forest of Dean 
Hourly rate: Up to £9.00 per hour (dependent upon age & qualification) 
Staff Benefits Include: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning a full wage, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (both pro rata), Refer a Friend Scheme, Family-Friendly Policies, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Discounted Mobile Phone and Car Schemes, Employee Helpline 

Closing date: Friday 22 February 2019 
Interview date: To be confirmed 

About the role: 

As a Support Worker with our client you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things. 

You’ll go to work knowing that you’re making a positive difference to someone’s life, and you’ll be working in a team of skilled, dedicated colleagues who’ll support you all the way. 

They provide 24/7 support to some people, so this role would suit you if you like the idea of working shifts and hours that include some weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. 

About you: 

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. 

It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. 

Due to the rural nature of the area a full, current UK/EU driving licence is an essential. 

Join us and help us change lives. 
NO AGENCIES PLEASE 
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.