Support Worker

Are you a Support Worker looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities?

Reed are working with a nationwide care provider to recruit a Support Worker to Join their dedicated team and make a significant impact on the lives of young adults with severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour in Bristol.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide support and create a nurturing environment for our residents, with the added benefit of a £1500 welcome bonus.

Support Worker

• Location: Westbury Park, Bristol
• Hourly Rate: £11.83-£12.78
• Annual Salary: £24,606.40 - £26,582.00 plus £1500 Welcome Bonus*
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Day to Day of the Role:

• Provide comprehensive support to young adults, including personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Engage residents in a variety of learning, development, and social activities such as arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, and shopping trips.
• Work 1:1 with a resident each shift, planning their day according to their preferences and encouraging independence.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and homely environment for the residents.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the highest quality of care and support is delivered.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a care setting.
• A compassionate, empathetic, and person-centred approach to support.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Motivation to learn and commitment to residents’ wellbeing.
• Flexibility to work to a rota pattern, including every other weekend.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Active engagement in the role.

Benefits:

• £1500 Welcome Bonus* (terms apply).
• Comprehensive training and support for career development.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Funded Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care for eligible candidates.
• Life assurance and pension.
• Health cash back plan for services such as dental and optical.
• Bike to work scheme and shopping discounts through Perk box.
• Free parking and lunch provided during shifts.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the organisation.
• Refer a friend scheme with the potential to earn up to £1,000.
• Company sick pay.

To apply for the Support Worker position, please APPLY NOW and you will be contacted for a confidential conversation!