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Support Worker

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Support Worker

Location: Sutton, Surrey
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am –3:30pm

Are you looking for more than a job?
Are you looking for a fun, meaningful career with an award-winning employer?

Then look no further!

We are looking for Support Workers to work closely with our Service Users in the Sutton area to make each day exciting, active and unique!

This is an opportunity to work in the community with our fantastic Service Users, supporting and getting fully involved in activities such as:

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Sports Activates
  • Swimming
  • Beauty Therapy
  • Games
  • Day Trips

As a Support Worker at our Day Services, you will need to develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities to help them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

No two days are the same! All travel to and from activates is provided while on shift.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community
  • An awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities
  • Good communication skills, patience and flexibility
  • An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support

Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all our Support Staff. In return for your hard work, we provide:

  • 28 days per annum (pro-rata for part time hours worked)
  • Ongoing training and progression opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • We operate a free Health Service Discount scheme. Which gives discounts on many retailers
  • We offer a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all our staff. This offers a variety of support services

Due to many of our Service Users being Male in this facility, preferably Male Applicants would be desirable.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
  • Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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