We are currently seeking a Full-time Support Worker for our dedicated team at Gowlands, our nine-bed short break service.
As a Support Worker at Hamelin, you will play a pivotal role in reimagining life for those with learning disabilities and autism and enable limitless possibilities. Gowlands offers a dynamic and inviting atmosphere and serves as a tranquil retreat for our people we support.
You will be part of our dynamic staff team, providing exceptional person-centred care and support to our people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a crucial part of our community.
The shift times are as follows: Morning / Afternoon (7am – 2:30pm) and Afternoon / Evening (2:30pm – 10pm). You will need to be available to work both shift patterns. This role also requires flexibility to work two weekends per month and bank holidays (enhancements are paid when unsocial hours are worked).
Some of the duties of a Support Worker include:
- Support our people in participating in social, recreational, and leisure activities that promote engagement and well-being.
- Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while ensuring the individual's dignity and privacy are respected.
- Assist and collaborate with the individual's family, healthcare providers, and other support professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Our recruitment process goes beyond solely considering skills and experience, we assess how effectively a candidate embodies the values below:
- We are community – We put people with autism and learning disabilities at front and centre of everything we do. We work together with our people and their families to truly understand their needs and wants, to make a real difference.
- We enhance lives – We treat people as individuals so we can empower them to do the things they are passionate about. We create opportunities for growth and foster a culture of innovation and bravery in our communities. This allows everyone to live their best lives, now and in the future.
- We think differently - We are passionate, intelligent and not afraid to do things differently. We are not defined by the limitations of systemic care provision and do not accept the status quo. Our sole focus is to create better lives for those we support.
Prior experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism is desirable, but full training is provided – so if you are passionate about supporting those with disabilities to reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and we are unable to provide sponsorships*
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work a shift from 7am - 2:30pm?
- Are you able to work a shift from 2:30pm -10:00pm?
- Do you have flexibility to work every other weekend and bank holidays?
Experience:
- supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
