We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring Support Workers to join our team in Haywards Heath on a full time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week)
We would prefer you to be a driver but this is not essential.
We support three people who share their home and who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairment and physical disability. The people within the service have a busy schedule and love to be out and about, they enjoy a variety of hobbies and interests. We use a dynamic approach to enable the people we support to communicate through alternative tools and methods, such as using Makaton or a photo translation book.
As a Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week, including mornings, evenings, sleep ins and weekends. The best thing about flexibility It's a two-way street, while we may require that you work a variety of shifts, we also understand that you’ll have your own commitments and we will try to factor this into our rotas.
We are looking for people with a ‘can-do’ attitude who are strongly motivated, outgoing, caring and have a calm demeanour when needed.
What we are looking for:
· A genuine passion for supporting others.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Contract options:
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: between 7am and 10pm
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35024