Job description
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
- Temporary,
- Learning disabilities,
- DW SW Pboro 24
- 04/07/2024
Job description
Support Worker
Do you want to make a difference daily supporting adults in living as independently as possible? We’re looking for motivated Support Workers to support adults with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties In Peterborough.
Gap Healthcare is well established, working with Services that are managed to a high standard and we are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference. You will need to support service users whilst maintaining the high standards that are embedded throughout our values and service delivery.
- Salary: Up to £11.44-£13 per hour depending on service
- Hours: full time and part time hours available
- Area: Peterborough
Responsibilities Support Worker
- Form positive relationships with service users and provide an environment in which they feel safe and free from harm.
- Support service users gain self-control by rewarding positive behaviours and challenging unacceptable behaviour.
- Ensuring each care plan is followed and amended as required to reflect their changing needs.
- Assisting service users with practical matters such as accessing the community, independence skills development, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
- Support to identify and attend social and leisure activities.
- Providing a positive role model able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate.
Skills Required Support Worker
- A minimum of six months experience working within a similar environment is required for this role.
- Thorough understanding of autism and learning disabilities
- Caring personality and nature
- Positive attitude and passion to help others.
- Basic IT and computer skills
- A commutable distance from Holbeach.
Benefits Support Worker
- Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle via our app.
- Free uniform
- Free ongoing training
- Full time and part time hours available
- Temp of the month reward scheme
- Support from out of hours service
- Access to permanent opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Enhanced pay rates on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Paid annual leave and pension contribution.
- Quick registration process via our online portal
The position of Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. Please note the vacancy is located in Peterborough.
If this role is permanent, gap healthcare is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap healthcare is operating as the employment business. gap healthcare is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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