Support Worker - York, United Kingdom - The Wilberforce Trust

The Wilberforce Trust

Verified Company

York, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a real difference to the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other complex disabilities, then this role will suit you. The work is person centered and we aim to help each individual to live as independently and fully as possible.

Full time and part time contracts available
Based at one of our services in Huntington, York

- £250 Refer a friend bonus scheme

Day off for your Birthday
Company Pension & Wellness Scheme
Extensive training
Gain recognised qualifications
Blue Light Scheme

- £ per annum (full time)

Our Care/Support workers provide daily support and personal care, and once fully trained will administer medication to our tenants. Duties may also include arranging daily activities, taking our tenants out on trips and activities, helping to prepare meals. We also encourage tenants to develop and maintain positive relationships with family and friends.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.

Salary

Fully operational salary:

- £12.45 per hr for social hours
- £13.45 per hr for unsocial hours

Sleepins £104.20 per sleep

Starting salary:

- £11.45 per hr for social hours
- £12.45 per hr for unsocial hours

Sleepins £104.20 per sleep
Social hours are Monday to Friday 7am9pm, Unsocial hours are all other shifts._

We also offer a health package with Simply Health providing financial support for dental, optical and other health bills.

You will receive 20 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years' service.

30 days holiday after your 10th year Plus a day off to rest and enjoy your birthday

There are opportunities to progress within the organisation, gain recognised qualifications including The Care Certificate and take on additional responsibilities.

All staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate (if needed) and complete a successful induction period.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits: