Support Worker

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Support Worker

Job Ref: 24-153-SWSL-CROFT-WEB
Hours:  21 - 35 hours per week (various shifts available)
Salary: £11.63 per hour
Contract:  Permanent
Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor BT20 4UR

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £500 (pro rata): The bonus will be £250 on successful completion of 6 months’ service and a further £250 on the first anniversary totalling £500.

The Service
Croft Communities provide Supported Living services to adults with learning disabilities. The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to provide care and support to service users with a learning disability to enable them to live happy and fulfilled lives reaching their full potential within their local community.

The Role
The Support Worker would assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
Support Workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsocial hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7 weeks after 10 years’ service.
• Paid breaks.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free tea and coffee available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailer.

Essential Criteria:

Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.

Interest in working with people in a care environment.

Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities

Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: 07th August 2024 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

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