Support Worker - Southampton, United Kingdom - Progression Care Limited

Progression Care Limited

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Full time

Description

Based in the Southampton area, we are looking to recruit new staff members to our team.

The position is working 37.5 hours per week, on a 3 week rota (plus 2/3 sleep-ins per week).

Overtime is also available

Job Summary:

The standard of care can make a significant difference to the quality of people's lives so it's no surprise that we are seeking genuinely caring people to join our team.

If you have a passion to help others we are looking for motivated, honest and reliable staff to support young people with their daily needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Main Duties:

Your duties will be varied, and no two days will be the same.

You will be providing support for day to day living for 16-18 year olds, such as social activities, sports and hobbies, employment, holidays etc.

along with support with general household duties such as cooking, cleaning and money management. There is no personal care element required for this position. Your rota will include sleep ins and you will be required to work every third weekend.

Qualifications and Skills:

We at Progression Care expect all the team to share our vision to ensure that every moment has potential for the people we support to teach new skills and to achieve their goals.

Key Requirements Support Workers:

Minimum 1 year experience with working with vulnerable young people (desirable)
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Be caring and friendly
Have 2 professional references and a character reference
Be prepared to go through the necessary personal background checks
Be eligible to work in the UK
Willingness to undergo necessary training
Full driving licence with a vehicle and business insurance would be a bonus

Benefits

We offer Support Workers:

28 days holiday pay (pro rota if part time)
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Rewarding job satisfaction
Refer a friend bonus
Free enhanced DBS* (Terms Apply)
Free induction training *(Terms apply)
Staff development on going specialist training, Health & Social care qualifications, NVQ3 and NVQ 5