Bank Support Worker
Choice Support are recruiting in Herne Bay. Join our team and support 2 adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
About the role:
We are currently looking to grow our already establish and dedicated team of support workers at Choice Support. We provide specialist support and care to people who have a wide range of support needs from learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex mental health needs.
You will be helping to make a real difference to people’s lives by supporting with everyday tasks to promote independence. This will include providing support with cooking, cleaning and shopping. Assisting to health appointments and support with personal care. You will also venture into the community to attend social activities such as going for a walk, swimming or going to the zoo, arts and crafts clubs, swimming and holidays.
You do not need to be a driver, and on the job training is provided, although some experience would be desirable. You need to have good clear communication skills due to supporting individuals who are hard of hearing.
Hours:
Bank worker positions available
Shifts are usually between: 9.30am-10pm, 7am –1pm, 1pm-10pm and 10am-6pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
Location:
This service is located in the beautiful town of Herne Bay by the sea. There is a bus stop close by and underground parking for cars.
About you:
We are looking for people who like to have fun and enjoy the company of adults. It would be desirable to have an understanding of autism, anxiety and the challenging behaviours that this can present. The most important thing for us is that you share our values, have a desire to make a real difference, involving the people we support and helping improve everyday lives.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
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Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us at emelia.waring@choicesupport.org.uk so that we can discuss your needs with you.