Part Time Support Worker; Cheddle Lodge

Part Time Support Worker (Cheddle Lodge)

Hours:

21

Contract Type:
Part Time Permanent

Salary: £12.72 per hour

Since 1953 we have been supporting children, young people and adults with a wide range of complex learning and physical disabilities. Our aim is to enable those with a learning and physical disability to live a fulfilled and independent life.

Put simply – we ‘Support’. We’re passionate about providing quality support services that enable those with complex learning and physical disabilities to access and use their inherent capabilities. Supportability enables those with a learning and physical disability to enjoy and take part in everyday life experiences.

Where people with a learning and/or physical disability are present and active participants in their local community and have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.

To stand alongside the people we support, providing them with the skills, opportunities and confidence to participate as they would choose in the life of their communities

We are looking for a Support Worker to join the team at our Residential Service in Cheddle Lodge based in the town of Cheadle, which provides support to 13 adults with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to supporting people and share our values to make the residential service a home.

Opportunity – where people thrive through choice.

Inclusive – Respecting and championing our differences.

Caring – Caring for each other in a way that we would wish to be cared for.

Wellbeing – Create meaningful relationships and have good support networks.

· Understand and work to provide an excellent standard of person-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.

· Can support daily routines to provide structure and stability for our residents and build meaningful relationships.

· Promote independence and are committed to supporting our residents to receive an excellent standard of care and giving them the opportunity to live a full and active life.

· Understand the needs of and a positive attitude towards people with disabilities.

· Align to our values and share our passion for what we do and why we do it.

· Are willing to work flexibly to cover shifts that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays

· Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written (including basic IT skills)

· Previous demonstratable experience in care.

• Double pay for bank holidays.
• 30 days holiday rising to 40 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time staff).
• Pension.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for progression and development via relevant qualifications plus more

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to

Please note:

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check / Overseas police check (if required), full career history and satisfactory references, this list is not exhaustive. You also must have evidence of right to work in the UK and please note that we do not offer sponsorship opportunities.