Support Worker - Day Service

Adults with Learning Disabilities

It's the smallest things that can often make the biggest difference. Here at Salisbury Support Services, we know it's our privilege and passion to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and promoting independence as well as stimulation to their minds.

We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion that allows for a positive environment and where you will be recognised as a equally valued member of the team with the focused goal of working together to promote safe and happy surrounding's for all who use our services.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a professional, dedicated Support Worker to deliver high quality care to the people we support in our small and friendly Day Service in Merston, Chichester.

There is an element of driving in this role. The successful candidate would be required to drive our mini bus to transport our service users to and from the Day Service and also take them into the community throughout the day.

The Day Centre is open Monday to Friday throughout the year. We do not operate on weekends or bank holidays. This position is permanent and full time (40 hours a week). The Day Centre operates a weekly rota with start times no earlier than 7.30am and finish times no later than 5.30pm.

*Please note that due to the nature of the role, we can only accept applications from people with a full UK driving licence.

This is permanent full-time role of 40 hours per week with NO weekends or Bank Holidays required.

Salary: £11.54 - 12.54 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within our day service we support a diverse group of learning disabled adults with complex needs and varying levels of challenging behaviour. We provide person centred support focusing on what is really important to the service users; helping them manage behaviours, and increase life skills whilst supporting them in all aspects of daily living, personal care and resourcing activities to increase independence and capabilities enabling them to live as fuller life as possible.

We encourage and support our service users to access the community at least once a day whether it is simply for a walk, to shop, or visit a place of interest to them.

Responsibilities also include report writing and care planning.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience working within the learning disabilities field is desirable, but not essential as we provide comprehensive training and QCF opportunities to all our employees.

Open-mindedness and adaptability along with great communication skills and good computer skills are essential.
A good imagination and sense of humour with the ability to to confidently work autonomously and as part of the team.
A full UK driving licence for manual vehicles.

All successful applicants must be willing to complete an Enhanced Adult DBS Check.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Free DBS check and access to the DBS update service.
Holiday pay and 29 day’s holiday pro-rata (includes 8 bank holidays plus an extra day’s leave for your birthday).
Every weekend off.
No weekend work.
A contributory pension scheme.
Access to a national retail and leisure discount scheme (Blue Light Card).
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Casual dress.
Career development and free training provided including fully funded apprenticeship opportunities up to Level 5 in Leadership and Management giving you a clear pathway into a management role (dependent on achieving your targets).
Refer a friend bonus of £150 on successful recruitment plus an additional £250 if they successfully pass their probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel this role is for you, we want to hear from you!

Please complete our online application form or send your CV to HR@salisburysupportservices.com. We will then get in touch to discuss the role, and answer any further questions you may have.