Support Worker -Yeovil

St Jude’s Care are recruiting for a Support Worker for Adults with Learning Disabilities in central Yeovil, Somerset

Full time or Part time hours available

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in their own home.

Requirements of the role (but not limited to):-

• Promoting each tenant’s independence
• Prompting personal care and Medication
• Assisting with shopping, cleaning, laundry and cooking
• Supporting with medical appointments
• Encourage and support with days out and Community access
• Encourage and support to maintain family/friend relationships
• Encourage and support to maintain hobbies and interests

The ideal Candidate: -

• Previous experience working within the Care Industry
• Experience of working with Learning disabilities advantageous
• Would be willing to work alternate weekends
• Would ideally have a valid driving licence
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must have a good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• Must have an enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake one
• Must have basic cooking skills
• Be creative and able to use own initiative
• Knowledge of the local area would be beneficial

Benefits include: -

• £500 Welcome bonus * Subject to T&Cs
• Competitive pay rates of up to £13 per hour
• Paid 2 day induction training
• Accrued Annual leave
• Refer a friend Bonus £250 * subject to T&Cs
• Regular hours
• Ongoing training in house and via an online training portal
• Continuous Professional Development programme with access to national qualifications
  
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing scheme and champion