Support Worker - Yeovil

Written By Julia Marston

St Jude’s Care have a life changing opportunity waiting for passionate, and caring individuals who may, or may not have thought about working with people who have learning disabilities before.

We have a house of three wonderful tenants in Yeovil who need a Support Worker to assist them in their day to day lives.

They love to have fun, to be active, and pursue their interests as independently as possible, and they need someone who will be sensitive to the unique challenges they face within a variety of settings, whether that is in their home, or out in the community.

Do you have the drive, and compassion to support them to obtain the lives, and the happiness they truly deserve?

Full time or Part time hours available

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in their own home.

Requirements of the role(but not limited to):-

  • Promoting each tenant’s independence

  • Prompting personal care and Medication

  • Assisting with shopping, cleaning, laundry and cooking

  • Supporting with medical appointments

  • Encourage and support with days out and Community access

  • Encourage and support to maintain family/friend relationships

  • Encourage and support to maintain hobbies and interests

The ideal Candidate: -

  • Previous experience working within the Care Industry

  • Experience of working with Learning disabilities advantageous

  • Would be willing to work alternate weekends

  • Would ideally have a valid driving licence

  • Must have the right to work in the UK

  • Must have a good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively

  • Must have an enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake one

  • Must have basic cooking skills

  • Be creative and able to use own initiative

  • Knowledge of the local area would be beneficial

Benefits include: -

  • Competitive pay rates of up to £13 per hour

  • Paid 2 day induction training

  • Accrued Annual leave

  • Refer a friend Bonus £250 * subject to T&Cs

  • Regular hours

  • Ongoing training in house and via an online training portal

  • Continuous Professional Development programme with access to national qualifications

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Wellbeing scheme and champion

Julia Marston
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