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Our Supported Living Service in Hemsworth, WF9 is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide support to our residents. This is a Temporary vacancy which could lead to a permanent position. You will be supporting a community within Wakefield itself, across several services. Carlton Close is a supported living project for 3 individuals with learning disabilities, 24 hours a day. The property is a bungalow set in a quiet cul de sac.
Job Responsibility:
Provide person-centered support to individuals with learning disabilities
Support people to work towards outcomes and maintain independence
Encourage and support people to engage in the local community, clubs, cinema, shows, days out, gym, pub lunches, shopping, and activities of personal choice
Support to maintain long-standing friendships within the community
Provide 1:1 support, ranging from personal care, housekeeping, and meals to days out and trips to the shops and activities
Requirements:
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
A strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
A problem solver
Resilience
Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
What we offer:
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
We will pay for your DBS
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities