Male Support Worker
The home has accommodation for 8 permanent residents which is inclusive of two self-contained studios.
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
Application Process
We are not currently accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or supplementary employment.
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
Join us and you can expect
Starting from £12.00 per hourLevel 2 qualified £12.15
Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C's)
Paid break
One homemade cooked meal per shift
Benefits
Receive up to £300 for Employee ReferralsEmployee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
Offering days, nights and bank roles7am - 10pm days, 10pm - 7am nights
Working weekends is a requirement. We operate on a 3 week schedule:
Week 1: Saturday in, Sunday off
Week 2: Saturday off, Sunday in
Week 3: Saturday and Sunday off
Training and Development
Funded apprenticeships and diplomasAccredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided
Job description
Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when neededAssisting with personal care with residents when required
Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
Administer medication to service users
Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
About You
You will:
Live within a 20-mile radius of Castle Cary
We are looking for people who are:
Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisionsFlexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
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