Male Support Worker - Whalley Range, United Kingdom - Clarity Tree

Clarity Tree

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Whalley Range, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Providing culturral, emotional and personal care for a small group in a Residential Care home in Whalley Range with a focus on supporting a strong active man with a learning disability.

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Can you support a strong active but older man access the comunity, including hiking?:

Are you able to meet the cultural needs of people from the British African-Caribbean community?:

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Do you have compasion, determination and a caring nature?:

Do you have what it takes to work with people with a learning disability who rely on you to understand their communication?:

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Do you have a current UK driving license and are able to drive a small minibus?

This is a great opportunity to start or build upon your existing career in care and help support adults with either autism or a learning disability in Whalley Range.

The right person will be kind, compassionate and committed to caring for the people they support throughout the day.

Benefits of the role include:

No sleeps day shifts only (usually 9.30am to 9.

30pm)**:

Permanent full time contract**:
Self fulfilment in knowing you are truly making a difference**:
Opportunities for career progression with excellent practical and academic training**:
Participation in fun activities with all expenses paid (meals, travel etc)**:
Private medical and dental insurance**:
Employee assistance program**:
Discretionary Christmas bonus**:
Excellent support from your Team Leaders.**
Some key requirements we do need are:
1.You have a desire to work with people in role to improve people's life.

2. Have a valid manual driving licence (you do not need your own car)

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Be accepting of difference and able to cope with people who struggle to communicate and may rely on behaviours that are mentally challenging to you.

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Are hard working and able to work a flexible rota as part of a team throughout the year (including bank holiday/ weekends).

5. Can you be fun? are you willing to get involved and participate in peoples interests and hobbies. This may include physical activities like walking or swimming but also singing, dancing, arts & crafts. This looks different for every person so no two packages of support are the same.

The role of a Carer is interesting, varied and rewarding and may include supporting people in all areas of their life from waking up and getting ready for the day, helping them to prepare meals, providing personal care.

The people will care for will require your help throughout the day to make their lives work.

It's extremely important that you enable the people will support to enjoy themselves by participating in activities throughout the day, both in the home and out in the community.

The role includes supporting people on outdoor activities such as hiking or swimming so it is essential you are physically able to participate in these activities with the people you support.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£21,813.56-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits: