Support Worker

Community Integrated Care•Elgin, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We have recently taken over a long standing service in elgin where we support 17 individuals at this Service comprising of 12 bedsits and a 3-bed roomed bungalow which 2 people reside. They require various levels of support with learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabilities. We focus on achieving individualized goals, working together to overcome barriers, and ensuring people are living their very best lives. They need to be supported by people who understand their individual needs, and will promote their independence and really make a positive difference to their lives. They each have their own interests and like to take part in lots of activities - from karaoke, baking, BBQs and garden parties - to discos, day trips and holidays. They have all had experience of challenges with their anxieties, past traumas and behaviours. They need support workers to be confident supporting them in these areas. We need to build on their trust to help them feel safe and secure. Their are several support workers on shift each day and 2 waking nights staff. Overnight staff will be from 10pm to 7am and their will be floating staff between the hours of 7.30am to 10pm. The earliest shift commence at 7am with the latest shift finishing at 10pm. We require support workers to be flexible to meet the needs of this service. We are recruiting for Part Time and Full Time staff along with a Waking night position

Benefits

£13.01 Per hour
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development (including SVQ funding)
Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Contributory pension scheme
There is no uniform - you can wear your own casual clothes
Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
Employee of the month award and other recognition schemes
Free Employee Assistance programme available 24/7, providing a wide range of financial, legal and consumer services, as well as counselling, life coaching and career guidance
Financial support options to help in times of hardship using our Wellbeing Fund and our partnership with the Care Workers Charity
Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
We pay for your PVG check!
Guaranteed and contracted hours
We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro-rated for part-time staff
Good work/life balance – rotas are issued 4+ weeks in advance enabling you to plan ahead!
The opportunity to try new things while supporting people to achieve their goals