support worker
14 the last 225 days, recently 2023-12-19
Responsibility
- our Recruitment Process
- equal Opportunities Form
- about the Role
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- hi, I'm Darran, I’m 23 years old and with support I live in my own home in Boness
- A great opportunity has opened in our popular Day Support Teams
- the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be consistent and find it easy to connect with people
- supporting him to attend his regular social club. Other activities can include supporting him to attend the gym
- I live at home with my mum, who is my main carer, in Shieldhill
- fixed term until 15.02.2025, with a possibility of extension
- salary
- you and your colleagues will work together to help this person build the foundations for a successful future
- the support is provided on a Wednesday
- I am a happy and positive person
- £42,155 - £42,666 per annum pro rata. This is an annualised contract for 4014.78 hours per annum
- I love to people watch
- thursday evenings and Saturday/Sunday during the day. Times are quite flexible
- £23,833. 52 – £25,623.07 per annum based on 39 hour week
- I'm recruiting new team members to support me to live my best life
- we require staff to be trained in Epilepsy Rescue Medication
- most of all, I really enjoy doing my daily exercises alongside my support worker
- I need people who have a positive attitude with a friendly and chatty nature
- our new live-in support works one week on, one week off living in someone's home to support them with all aspects of their daily living
- we have an exciting opportunity to support a young man with moving into a new flat and we are looking for enthusiastic, fun individuals who are motivated to help BR adapt to life in his own flat
- we are looking for fun and energetic people to support a young man as he moves into his own home in the Leith area
- we are looking for a Support Worker who would be interested in supporting a young man in the West of Edinburgh. The support mainly involves social activities
- an exciting opportunity to be part of our activity studio. Must have a can-do attitude, come with ideas, enthusiastic and positivity and of course reliable
- we are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, creative and great at problem-solving. The people we support want workers who are friendly, practically minded and are great communicators
- I love being out and about, I have a busy week doing things I enjoy, this includes being outdoors, going on cars, bus & trains trips, I enjoy story books, songs, swimming, gym and music therapy, you can see I love variety, to relax at home, I enjoy still game and two doors down on the tv
- full-time or part-time work available in Falkirk, providing individual support to empower a young man taking steps towards greater independence. You need to be able to drive for this position
- BR has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy and he communicates in his own style by using his eyes and arm movements, so we are looking for people who are patient and can be attentive to his style of communication
- experience in any of these areas could be beneficial but is not required
- I attend a local club where I meet my friends, I also enjoy each month attending the City night club event where I can meet old school friends and enjoy the music
- £22,165 – £22,999 per annum, pro rata and based on 39-hour work week
- do you want to make a real difference in the life of someone with support needs?
- BR needs assistance with tasks such as administration of medication, personal care along with daily tasks such as, cooking, shopping, and social support
- “I’m recruiting team members to help me get the best quality of life
- it is best if you are a driver as public transport to my home is unreliable and infrequent.”
- BR loves to visit the hydrotherapy pool at least once a week, as well as going out for walks and attending ceilidhs and discos
- I enjoy a variety of activities with my support workers such as having my nails painted; being read to; singing; watching TV programmes such as DIY SOS, Countryfile and Undercover Boss; playing games such as Farm Bingo and Shopping List lotto; doing jigsaw puzzles; using my iPad to play games and going out in my wheelchair for short walks around my local area
- mondays to Thursdays: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- fridays: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Requirements
- we need support workers to work in Falkirk, supporting a young man to manage his daily anxieties
- no experience or formal qualifications are necessary as paid training is provided
- BR uses a wheelchair and he has access to a mobility car, so being a driver would be desirable
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- many of our support workers go on to complete formal qualifications in social care
- he enjoys swimming and being outdoors, as well as going on day trips by car, bus or train
- we are recruiting for both day support staff and for waking night cover which will be working to set shift patterns
- you will share The Action Group’s values of inclusion and equality, and have a person-centred approach to providing support
- having a full UK driving license and access to a car would be advantageous but not required
- applying Information
- being able to drive and having access to a car is desirable but not essential
- he also loves story books, songs and playing games on his tablet
- experience in a social care role would be an advantage, but is not required as paid training is provided
- experience is not required as paid training is provided
- candidates must be great communicators and problem solvers, and be fully committed to The Action Group’s values of equality, inclusion and opportunity for all
- BR will be participating in new activities and making new connections, so he is looking for active, approachable, positive people to help him achieve these goals
- the Action Group - Real Jobs seeks a highly organised, empathic professional with a passion for supporting and empowering people. You will work as part of the Real Jobs team helping adults with support needs to find and sustain paid employment
- candidates will be enthusiastic team workers. The Action Group are looking for 3 creative people to work in a 1-4 studio setting in Falkirk
- he lives in his own home and his support workers will help him to access local amenities and resources within the community, as well as accompanying him in pursuing his hobbies
- 16 hours+ sleepovers, 4 x Support Workers, Falkirk , Driver’s license an advantage but not essential, various contracts available including sleepovers
- many of our support workers go on to complete formal qualifications in social care as they develop their professional skills, or do support work while they study
- you should have a can-do attitude and the enthusiasm to get involved with all different types of activities
Benefits
- service car
Trade
- personal Care & Home Health
- Personal Care & Home Health
high salary - 30% higher than the average in this position
Earnings for position support worker
support worker - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company THE ACTION GROUP is 2402£.
The national average salary is 1800£.
1400 £
Lowest
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1850 £
Average
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2300 £
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