Heartwood Care group is seeking support workers to join their Learning Disability homes based in Gidea Park,London on a full-time basis.
We are currently seeking passionate Support Workers to join our exceptional team, dedicated to empowering our young people to achieve transformative and lasting positive outcomes.
Pay: £12.90-£13.70 per hour
Contracted Hours: 40
Shift Patterns- 7:00am-10:00pm and sleep in/7:00am-8:00pm
Sleep inn-£45 pounds(11pm-7am)
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and/or adults are reported according to policies and procedures and in accordance with the safeguarding policy.
- Promote young people’s involvement in all areas including service delivery, quality assurance and organisational development.
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with both internal colleagues and external bodies alike.
Requirements
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the Learning difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.
- Empowering, approachable and resilient worker who can inspire young people to engage in all aspects of their daily routine
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce) are desirable.
Rewards
· Fully funded training qualifications
· My Staff shop
· Employee Assistance Programme
· NEST pension Scheme
· 28 days annual leaves (including bank holidays)
· Refer a friend Scheme
· Enhanced DBS paid by us.
"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.90-£13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have any health condition or disability that we should be aware of in order to provide appropriate support or adjustments to enable you to perform the essential duties of this role safely and effectively?
- Have you ever had convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, including those considered ‘spent'. "If yes, please provide details, including the nature of the offense(s), date(s), and outcome(s). A formal risk assessment will be completed, and disclosure will not automatically prevent you from being considered for employment.
- Are you willing to work Full-time?
- Would you need sponsorship in the future?
- Are you willing to do the Shift patterns mentioned?
Work Location: In person
