Support Worker in Wellington, Somerset, UK at Voyage Care

Date Posted: 1/4/2021

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Job Family: Support Worker

Location: Wellington, Somerset

Pay Rate (£): £8.72 per hour

Vacancy Reference: 026072

 

Role Overview:

As a Support Worker at Drakes Place you will work with people who have varying degrees of physical and learning disabilities as well as mental health issues to promote independence and support them to lead as fulfilling life as possible, incorporating both therapy based activities and social based activities. 

Throughout a typical day, you’ll help our residents with the everyday challenges of washing, dressing and eating. Crucially, enabling them to carry out tasks, chores and hobbies that most people take for granted but are really meaningful for your client. You’ll be out and about, enjoying life together and no single day will be the same.

Support Workers in this location, experience is not necessary as all of our staff receive training tailored to the needs of the people they support

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a motivated and determined team. So make a great career move - click apply now

Benefits

  • Paid DBS & Holidays
  • Salary scale /progression if you want it
  • Life insurance & Pension Scheme
  • Retail rewards & savings including health and fitness discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Refer a friend from now £250 - £750 T&C'S APPLY

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

COVID19 safety is important to us all, we support our staff and the people we support to stay safe by wearing correct PPE, including Type IIR Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM), aprons and gloves at all times. We have an in-house team that ensures that all of our services have plenty of PPE at all times. All care and support is carried out following the latest Government guidance. Our aim is to keep you and the people we support safe.

 

Role Specific Requirements -

 

Driver: Flexible on Driver Requirement

Gender: No Specific Requirement