• Are you wanting a role where you can make a difference?
• Would you like to work for a not-for-profit charity?
• Do you want to work for an organisation where you are valued and invested in?

As a growing charity, we are looking to expand our team of Support Workers to provide valuable and caring support to adults with learning disabilities. 

This particular role will provide support to three different services based in and around Chatteris. One service supports a young man with learning disabilities who has a love of cricket and the gym. Another service supports six adults, all of whom require support to live as independently as possible. The final service supports two adults with more complex needs who enjoy their garden and day trips out.  

Why work for us?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible rotas
• 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Full, comprehensive training, both for those new to social care, and for those with experience to enhance their skillset
• Access to professional, industry-recognised formal qualifications 
• Recognition of staff going the extra mile through out employee of the month award
• Annual employee awards evening, celebrating our valued staff and their achievements over the last year
• Access to employee discounts and benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Earn £200 for every successful Support Worker referred under our staff referral scheme
• Access to our employee assistance programme providing confidential support and advice to both you and your family
• HasteePay offering access to a portion of your wages as and when you need it
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid mileage (where applicable)

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role
• Shifts usually run from 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm, with a requirement for alternate weekends. Sleep ins may be required. Flexibility is key! 
• A nurturing, supportive and patient approach
• Strong communication skills, being able to pick up on both verbal and non-verbal cues
• Experienced? Then we will value and offer to enhance the skills you bring! 
• New to social care – no problem, as we have excellent internal training for all support staff.

Main responsibilities:

• To provide person-centred support to the people who use our services.
• To follow the support plans for the people we support and any other relevant documentation.
• To support all people in line with their individual communication needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, which may include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain open communication with the people we support, their families and within the staffing team to ensure needs are met effectively.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!