Job Ref: 215861629

Date: 2022-02-21 13:04:53

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Support Worker

Permanent – Full & Part-time (Varied shifts available, 24/7 care)

Competitive starting salary £9.50 an hour plus 27 days Annual Leave (excluding Bank Holidays), Training & Development, discounts, healthcare, wellbeing and more!

No experience needed for this role! FREE training & Enhanced DBS provided

Following new legislation affecting all CQC registered care homes, all offers will be made subject to candidates providing satisfactory evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status (or relevant exemption). Details of what will amount to satisfactory evidence can be provided upon request.

Imagine you couldn’t apply for this job. Imagine you couldn’t make the most of your talents. Or day-to-day decisions about your own life. Or even a simple cup of tea. Now imagine you’ve been trained as a Support Worker with the world’s leading epilepsy charity and that you really make a difference for people – and make their day, as well as yours. It might sound like a cliché, but it’s true: we change lives! Set in a beautiful rural, purpose-built setting that’s home to adults with epilepsy and other needs, we’re proud to make a difference!

As support worker your benefits from day one will be:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part -time)

Flexible job types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave

Group personal pension scheme and Life insurance to the value of twice annual salary

Healthcare and dental care cash plan available at corporate rates

Extension learning and development program and a recognised Care Certificate and optional Health & Social Care Diploma

Onsite coffee shop

Employee support Network

Generous refer a friend scheme

As Support Worker your duties are varied, you might support a person to go to college, the shops, or a show in London, but as a guide the duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interest and activities that support their health & wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching footie, drama, or shopping trips. As a Support Worker, you will motivate the team and champion a positive culture within the service.

Whilst everyone here has epilepsy, and often a learning disability or mental/physical health needs, the people we support are individuals. Some will rely on you to get through the day. For some, you’ll simply make it more fun. Building strong bonds with their families and our wider team, our Support Workers soon start feeling like one of the family. It’s a rare privilege, and an opportunity to achieve your potential – whilst helping others to reach theirs too.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values: These are:

A commitment to offer the best care possible

Having trust and accepts all members of our team

Showing dignity and focus to improve the lives of others

Having trust and respect for our team and residents

Be open and truthful to support our care service

‘The Epilepsy Society is committed to safeguarding the people who use our services and therefore all applicants will be required to have the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check before an appointment is confirmed as well as references being sought’.

A bit about us

Watch our video of the care we provide 

Epilepsy Society is an equal opportunities employer

The Epilepsy Society is a person-centred charity and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion means that we welcome applications from the widest possible range of people who meet the requirements of the role.  

We are registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer and happy to provide support during the selection process, and on appointment. Please also let us know if you would like to work flexibly for any reason: we will do our best to help.

Epilepsy Society is registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1): if a candidate declares a disability and meets the minimum requirements of the role they will be considered for interview.

Job Type: Permanent – Full & Part-time

Salary: £9.50 per hour

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