Support Workers (Learning Disabilities) - Lifeworks
- Multiple Locations
- Variable Hours
- £10.41 - £11.09 per hour, dependent on qualifications
Location: Shinner’s Bridge, Dartington, Devon
We are looking for amazing Support Workers to join the team within our 10 bed Residential & Short Break Home in Dartington.
About the Role
Children and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every person we support to have a great life with excellent outcomes. We couldn’t achieve that without all the great Support Workers who join our care teams. It all starts with you!
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Support Worker. Our staff come from lots of different backgrounds, people with little or no experience but want a job that involves helping people, those who want a change of career, as well as experienced Support Workers. The one thing that links them all together is their desire to work with young learning-disabled people, make their lives better and help them to learn something new or take a further step towards independence. Our Support Workers certainly don’t see what they do as ‘just another job’.
We can offer the following contracts to our support workers:
• Full-Time Days 40hrs (2 days on, followed by 2 days off) 12hr shifts or split shifts
• Part-Time Days 20hrs (over 2 days per week)
• Early to School (7am-10am Monday-Friday, term time only)
For more information on these contracts, please do get in touch with us (jobs@lifeworks-uk.org).
About Us
Based in South Devon, Lifeworks provide high-quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. At Lifeworks, we believe in the rights of all individuals with a learning disability, however complex, to receive the services and support they need to develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential.
Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and they expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About You
Ideally, you will have previous experience in this sector and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Though this qualification is by no means essential, a willingness to gain the qualification within 2 years is required.
In return, we would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and an amazing array of training opportunities, we will also work with you on your own individual development plan to help you to progress your career.
Benefits
We are a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:
– 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service (pro rata for part-time)
– Annual incremental pay rises (within grade)
– Pension and Life Assurance (T&Cs apply)
– Enhanced Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
– Employee Assistance Scheme
– Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Charity Workers Discounts)
– Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service
– Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
– Comprehensive induction & training programs
As a Disability Confident Employer, applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
If you require any further information about this role or support with the online application process (other formats available) please call or email us.
For further information and to apply please visit Job Vacancies | Lifeworks - Learning Disability Champions (lifeworks-uk.org).
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSouth HamsDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ9 6JD
- Reference
JS04989
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthYouth & Community
- Salary Details
£10.41 - £11.09 per hour, dependent on qualifications
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeVariable Hours
- Hours
see advert details
- Closing Date
18/02/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes