Support Worker
- Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Salary: £12.00 per hour
- Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week.
- Driver: Yes (UK driving licence essential)
Are you an active, motivated individual with a passion for supporting others to lead fulfilling and creative lives? We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to work with a gentleman in his early 50s, who enjoys a wide range of activities and requires proactive, engaging support to continue living life to the fullest.
About the Role
This gentleman lives in his own flat and is looking for a Support Worker who can help him maintain his active lifestyle. He enjoys a variety of activities including swimming, bike riding, day trips out, long walks, and drives in the car. The ideal candidate will be someone who can engage in these physical activities and also think creatively about introducing new ideas and experiences to keep things exciting and fresh.
Your role will involve supporting him with everyday activities as well as encouraging and participating in the hobbies he loves. You will be responsible for motivating him to try new things and staying active, whether it's planning a new bike route, a spontaneous day out, or simply exploring new places for long walks.Our client thrives on variety and loves to stay busy, so you will need to bring energy and enthusiasm to every shift.
While being active is a key part of the role, there will also be an element of personal care involved. We are looking for someone who can provide this support with dignity and respect, ensuring the client remains comfortable and independent.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Active and energetic: You must enjoy physical activities and be ready to participate in swimming, bike riding, walking, and more.
- Proactive and creative: You'll need to think outside the box, coming up with new ideas and activities to keep him engaged and excited about each day.
- Motivated and independent: You will work with minimal supervision, so the ability to motivate yourself and the gentleman is crucial.
- Flexible: The role requires full flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and waking nights.
- A UK licence holder: You will need to drive as part of your role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
- Compassionate and respectful: Personal care is a part of this role, and it's important that you can provide this support with respect and sensitivity.
- Earn While You Make a Difference: £12.00 per hour—your efforts are valued and rewarded.
- No Prior Experience Necessary: We value your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Hassle-Free Onboarding: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check.
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Spread the word and earn rewards.
- Salary Advance Scheme: Access your earned pay when you need it.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply online now!
Important Information:
- We review applications as they come in, and interviews will continue until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role, and we cover the cost.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- If you need help completing your application, please contact our Resourcing Consultant Team at 0300 303 9150.
- We offer British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.