Overview
Salary Range: £11.74 – £11.99 per hour
Want a job where you can support your community?
We are seeking support workers for our short breaks service in Clevedon, where we support children and young people aged between 14 and 25 for varying overnight stays to develop independence skills.
You will be helping young people to develop the skills they need to be become young adults, each person is different but support may include: managing money, socialising, cooking, cleaning and more; every person will be different, and you will be a key part in preparing them for adulthood!
Why work with us?
- Knowing the work you do makes a real difference to people’s lives
- Being part of a team, which is known for delivering high quality support
- Flexible shifts
- Bluelight card which give you discounts in many shops including ASDA, New Look, Halfords and overnight stays
We need someone:
- Who has the flexibility to do drop offs and pick ups from school/college, work during school holidays, some weekend working
- Who can make learning new skills fun
- Patient, calm and supportive
- Enjoys variety
- Has a full driving licence
Benefits:
- Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.74 – £11.99 p/h)
- Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
- Time to complete training is paid
- We cover the cost of DBS checks
- Rota's are planned in advance.
- Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment
- Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership
- Access to wellbeing helplines.
- Health Cash Plan
Your responsibilities:
- To empower the people, we support to live the lives they want to lead
- Develop daily living skills.
- Support the people we support to access their communities for social activities, employment, training or friendships
- To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
- Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support
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Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.
All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. 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.
Job Title: Support Worker – Children and Young Persons Service (Full and Part-Time)
