Support Worker
We are seeking a night support worker to join our team for a new service opening in London.
About the role:
Would you like to be part of an exciting new service supporting one gentleman with a learning disability and epilepsy? We are seeking a bank Support Worker to provide cover for sickness and absence. The role involves 1:1 support during the day and overnight, ensuring consistent and person-centred care. No fixed hours, flexible working to cover holidays, sickness, training etc. You will be joining an established and dedicated team of support staff. Experience supporting people with PBS needs is desirable. The day shift involves supporting Lee to access the community, as he enjoys visiting museums and travelling by train or bus.
During the evening, he requires support with preparing his evening meal and enjoys spending time listening to music, singing, and watching his favourite TV series and films.
Hours:
Shifts may include day shifts (10:00am–5:00pm), evening shifts (5:00pm–10:00pm), and sleep-in shifts with support (10:00pm–10:00am), or a combination of these.
This is a bank contract, intended to provide flexible cover to support the service as and when staff availability is required.
Location:
The service is located in Plumstead, London. Free parking is available on site.
About you:
This is a brilliant opportunity for the successful applicant/s to be fully involved in making a positive difference to this individuals life. We recognise that good support workers come from all walks of life. Whether you have years of support experience or no experience at all, if you are a caring person, passionate about empowering others and ready to learn new skills we want to speak to you!
To discuss the role further please contact rachel.sullivan@choicesupport.org.uk
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK, Choice Support are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us at emelia.waring@choicesupport.org.uk so that we can discuss your needs with you.
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