Description

Our client is looking for Support Workers to join their friendly and welcoming team. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives

Experience is not essential as they provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, they want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares their values.

What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems.

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.

Salary: Up to £19,970* per annum
Hours: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours
Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire

What they Offer

Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020). Access to the company benefits package. Access to award-winning training and development. Annual staff award scheme. A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, our client will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.

Please note, Government legislation is coming into force on 11th November, which states that all individuals working in registered care homes must be fully vaccinated.

This means that if you have not been vaccinated yet and are not medically exempt, you will need to be fully vaccinated by the 11th November 2021 as they may require you to operate in services which are Care Quality Commission registered.

If you have not had your first vaccine yet, you will need to allow for a minimum of 8 weeks between vaccinations before you are able to start working in their services.

If you are medically exempt, you are required to provide them with the relevant documentation stating this.

Closing date: Saturday 26th December 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.