Earn a £500 joining bonus by coming to work for Ivy Care!
Ivy Care are looking for Support Workers to join us at our newest residential service, Ivy Stone Lodge in Upton, Pontefract.
We are looking for compassionate, enthuasistic and committed support workers to join our team. As a Support Worker you will provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs living within our service. You will play a crucial role in helping the people we support to live independent and fulfilling lives by assisting them in daily activities and supporting them on trips into the community.
*Ivy Care cannot offer sponsorship*
Benefits
- £500 joining bonus - £250 paid after 6 months and £250 paid after 12 months
- Double time paid on bank holidays
- A meaningful and rewarding career
- Fully funded Care Certificate and qualifications
- Eligibility for Blue Light discound card and Costco membership
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Paid training and development
- The chance to take the people we support on trips and holidays - get paid to support people at the beach!
- Career progression opportunities - we are always looking for people who want to progress and develop
- Support from an experienced management and leadership training
- Reimbursed Disclosure & Barring (DBS) checks
- Free parking
- Long service awards
The role
- Safeguarding the vulnerable adults who live in our services at all times
- Participating in a range of activites and events to encourage independence, fulfilment and the achievement of aspirations for the people we support
- Assisting with tasks relating to care, such as cooking, cleaning and personal care
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with the people we support
- Ensuring clear and accurate record keeping
What you need
Experience is desirable - but not required! What is most important is:
- Having a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others
- Being a strong team player
- Resilience and confidence
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- An alignment with Ivy Care's values - Individuality, Choice, Independence, Rights, Privacy
About Ivy Care
Ivy Care provides support to vulnerable adults with a range of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Operating over nine homes on five sites, Stone Lodge is our newest service, opened in July 2024 and supporting six residents.
All applicants are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Next steps
· Once you have applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to arrange a short telephone screening interview.
· The next step will be an interview in the home with the Service Managerwhere you will meet staff and the people we support.
· If successful we will organise your DBS check and references prior to confirming a start date.
· Your journey with Ivy Care will start with a well-structured induction process consisting of a blend of “classroom” days and shadow shifts. Want to know what kind of thing you can expect when you join Ivy Care? Here's a snippet of feedback from one of our recent starters:
"today it was my first shadow shift at Ivy Cottage, I just want to say how amazing all the staff were with me and how much I enjoyed my shift... I also want to mention how brilliant all the staff are with the people who live there, they are blessed to have them, I hope I can do as much of a good job as they do"
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £13.31 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pontefract, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Can you work 3 weekends out of 4 in a month?
- Are you looking for sponsorship?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
