Support Worker
Support Worker
Hours: 15 hoursHourly Rate: £12 per hour
Location: Newlyn
Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.
At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful, and forward-thinking peopleandare excited to be recruiting Support Workers to support an individualbased in Newlyn.
About Mr S.
S lives in Newlyn and enjoys spending time wandering around the local area, having a coffee and watching the world pass by. Mr S is a bit of a food fan and will often choose to eat out, he enjoys relaxing in The Queens Hotel but also enjoys a hearty pub meal.Steve can literally talk about anything and everything, he can reminisce and talk about times gone by or he can enjoy telling you about a programme or film he is watching. He thrives on an in-depth discussion and putting the world to rights.
S enjoys spending time in the pub, usually with a coffee (did we mention he likes coffee?), he also enjoys watching Live Bands and going to the cinema too. he is an avid TV viewer, he enjoys watching the News, Dr Who, sci fi and psychological horror films, history and animal documentaries, Top Gear, and quiz shoes such as QI.
Mr S lives with the effects of an acquired brain injury – no two days are the same. One day he can be incredibly motivated to do many things but the next day maybe very different and he wants to relax in his PJs indoors pottering about. It is very important to him that his team understand that just because he did it yesterday it does not mean he is able to do it today and that the team are able to work in a way that is responsive and proactive.S has an established team who know him well he needs support to remember what he has planned to do and what he has done; he is a truly fun guy to support who has a wickedly dry sense of humour and who loves to laugh and enjoy life.
ABOUT YOU:
A calm-natured, patient and good-humoured person.Ideally you will have an understanding of living with an acquired brain injury and how this can affect day to day life.
You will enjoy the autonomy of lone working while ensuring good communication your colleagues, and the family.
You will be able to work in a way that is person centred – aiming to make a difference, sometimes in the smallest of ways.
You will offer outstanding support, enhancing his perception of quality of life, while understanding that this may be very different to your own.
About the usual working pattern:
Week 1: Sunday 8:15am-10pm and a sleep-in shift from 10pm-7am, then 7am-8:15am
Week 2: Friday 8:15am-10pm and a sleep-in shift from 10pm-7am, then 7am-8:15am
We will provide you with:
Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
Paid DBS
Annual pay of £12,168 (including 1 sleep-in) and the opportunity to earn overtime which is paid at an additional rate of +£2.
…and more!
Closing date: The 5th November 2024. Applications will be considered as and when received.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK