About The Role
Earn £12.60 - £13.53 per hour as a Support Worker!
Hesley Group recognise the hard work and dedication of all our staff, why not be part of the team and join us today
Are you looking for a new and varied role? Have you thought about a career as a support worker at Hesley Group?
Here at The Limes we are looking for support workers who are compassionate and positive individuals who can provide the person centred care requirements for a young adult we support. Support workers provide support for young adults who have autism, learning disabilities and complex needs including behaviours that may challenge. As a Support Worker within our service, you will be integral in developing the skills of our young people.
The Limes is a specialist residential service, offering education and care for up to 52 weeks per year for adults aged 18 to 25.
Living and learning together is what we do at The Limes. As a Support Worker you would support our young people develop the skills to attend an educational setting as well as learn how to develop greater independence skills in their day to day lives. Your work will be enriching as well as fun! No two days will be the same, you will be part of creating memories for the people we support.
Hours of work - Full time average of 36 hours per week 4 on 2 off
2x Earlies 07:15 – 16:00, 2x Lates 15:00 – 21:30
2x Earlies 07:15 – 16:00, 2x Lates 15:00 – 21:30
Hesley Group is an Equal Opportunities employer.
*Full UK Driving Licence required for this position, International Licence is not acceptable*
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check
About You
We are looking for Support Workers to join our specialist, residential service at The Limes. We have a number of male individuals who require male support workers as this may involve supporting with personal and intimate care.
It would be advantageous if you have a level 2 or 3 NVQ or equivalent in health and social care. If you don't, not to worry we will support you through your qualifications to become a qualified support worker.
Due to current workforce planning requirements, we are currently prioritising applications from candidates with indefinite leave to remain or settled status in the UK, but we continue to welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their sponsorship/settled status.
About Us
Benefits of working for us:- Enhanced overtime rates (£1.50 - £2 per hour)
- 6 weeks holiday
- Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely on us
- Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
- Regular promotion opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
- Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
- Free parking
Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.
Diversity, equality and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.