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We’re looking for a committed part time (15 hours) support worker to join our dedicated team in Wick to support 2 gentlemen in one of our services in Wick. The gentlemen we support have different support needs and have tailored care and support plans. They also have many interests and hobbies between them including swimming, music, eating out, cooking, arts and crafts. One of the gentleman also has an allotment. They are outgoing and fun. You should have a calm, supportive approach and be highly motivated to support and develop a range of life skills including cooking, cleaning, managing finances, scheduling and attending appointments, support with personal hygiene, shopping and cooking. You will have a positive and flexible outlook to your work with good communication skills.
Job Responsibility:
Support 2 gentlemen with tailored care and support plans
Assist with swimming, music, eating out, cooking, arts and crafts
Support with allotment activities
Assist with cooking, cleaning, managing finances, scheduling and attending appointments, personal hygiene, shopping
Develop a range of life skills
Requirements:
Driving license and use of own car
Availability to work long shifts including weekends and sleepovers
Calm, supportive approach
Highly motivated to support and develop life skills
Positive and flexible outlook
Good communication skills
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
Strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
Problem solver
Resilience
Nice to have:
Experience with mental health and/or learning disabilities
What we offer:
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro-rata)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
Paid PVG
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities