Part Time Support Worker

Supported Living Support Worker in Barnstaple

Part-time position available in our Barnstaple Services

£13.30 - £13.54 per hour (with initial starting rate during probation of £13.04 ph.)

Summary of role

The key purpose of the role is to provide excellent support to people with disabilities whilst respecting their preferences and choices, enabling them to participate in their community as valued citizens. The position will involve working evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Overtime is available for days and waking nights.

We are looking for:

Supportive and caring individuals to promote independence & choice, help people achieve their personal outcomes and develop new skills through person centred planning.

Confident individuals to support people through physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with individual care plans, respecting dignity and preferences.

Someone with a positive attitude, who can demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and a willingness to develop new skills.

About Us

The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff. We have been in operation for pver 45 years and are a not-for-profit charity which means every penny gets reinvested back into our staff and clients.

Benefits: See out staff benefits page here for more information:

Health Assured Employee Assistant Program: staff and families have access to the EAP that includes free counselling, a 24/7 helpline, 24/7 online GP, a wellbeing app, and much more.

HSF Health Plan: where you can claim the cash back on things such as optician services, dentistry, physical therapies, mental health services, and so much more.

Cherry On Top Awards: our very own trust awards!

Full e-learning training provided, including the opportunity for professional qualifications.

Double pay for bank holidays.

Enhanced overtime rate.

Birthday leave.

Company pension scheme.

Company Sick Pay after 1 year, increasing with length of service.

annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.

Training & Attendance Bonuses.

40% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.

Free Will Writing service.

Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK STATUS TO APPLY. WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Online Application Form (preferable) -  (opens in another window).

Postal applications can be sent to – HR Manager, The Northam Care Trust, Rose Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford,Devon EX39 3PG
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