Support Worker - Part Time
You can still get to know them and what they like. I just can't put it into words how amazing this job is. I should have done it years ago” - Being a Support Worker with Discovery is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to change your life as well as enable others!
The role:
In Street the People We Support enjoy a range of activities, such as popping out to the shops, going to the local pub! Grabbing some popcorn for a movie night or having a sing song on the karaoke, part of your role will be to encourage the person you are supporting to get involved and make the most of these activities, as well as supporting with daily living, which includes supporting with personal care, cooking and finance management.
Shift patterns are, 7am - 2.30pm or 2.30pm - 10pm you must be available to work both these shifts, and alternate weekends.
We are flexible on the amount of hours you can be contracted to!
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Why join us?- Full-time or part-time contracts available
- £12.37 per hour
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Apply now:
We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role.Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application .
Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org