Positive Steps Care & Support Ltd are looking for passionate and experienced support workers to join our fantastic organisation.
You will be supporting a young male who sustained a brain injury following an accident several years ago. He enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and taking part in community activities, so the role suits a support worker who is confident providing active outdoor support and community‑based engagement.
To enable support, responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the service user with everyday duties, this could include meal preparation and light cleaning duties.
· Supporting the service user with any access needs, such as day trips with service users/ helping them to access the community.
· Working in accordance with the expectations and policies of Positive Steps and the expectations of the client and companies we support.
· enjoy keeping active and supporting community/outdoor activities
Requirements for the position:
The attributes we are looking for in a successful candidate include;
· A person who is positive, enthusiastic, compassionate and a friendly individual to help support the people who use our service.
· A minimum of 6 months experience within health and social care, ideally with knowledge and experience of acquired brain injury, learning disability and mental health. However, transferable skills and personal experience will be considered.
· A full clean driving license will be required for this position due to the locations of the companies/service users we are supporting.
Shift Availability 2 WK Roster:
· Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 08:00 - 17:00/20:00
· Saturday/Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
We offer our staff:
· Competitive rates of pay
· Flexible working hours to suit individual availability
· A comprehensive training package, including mandatory training packages; role specific training; inclusion on QCF level 2 (dependent on your current qualifications); Ongoing training and supervisions will be provided.
· You will have a dedicated Care Manager and access to a 24 hour On-call service. There are friendly, positive staff working in head office who are always happy to assist.
If you are interested in this role, would like to apply, or for further information please contact us on 01752 393285 where you can speak to our friendly office team to discuss further or answer any questions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.65-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Physical Setting:
Shift:
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care/Support Work: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
