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

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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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Do you have a current United Kingdon driving license with 12 months + drivng experience?:


  • Are able to drive a small minibus?:
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Can you support a strong active but older man access the comunity, including some physical activities such as hiking?:


  • Are you able to support the cultural needs of people from different backgrounds?


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 current UK manual driving licence (you do not need your own car)

3.
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.

4.
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.
6. Do you have patience? Just as the day can be busy, we also support individuals who may need to do very slow transitions from activity to activity
- do you have the patience to support someone who may take a number of hours to wake up and get dressed?


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 their way

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


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


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Experience:

- driving in the UK: 1 year (required)


Licence/Certification:
- current UK Driving Licence (required)


Work Location:
One location

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