Day Support Worker
At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day support worker to work in one of our residential care facilities, Drummonds on a full time, 42-48 hour, permanent contract, £12.60 per hour.
The hours are 08:00am-20:00pm and working alternate weekends.
Drummonds is a residential care facility for adults with physical and/or learning disabilities in the charming village of Feering, between Colchester and Witham.
Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:
- Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
- Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.
- Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
- Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Paid breaks and free meals.
- DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
- Blue light card.
- Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.
Responsibilities of a Support Worker:
- Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
- Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.
- Support residents with any situation they may find challenging or upsetting.
Requirements of a Support Worker:
- Caring personality and caring nature
- Positive attitude and outlook
- Good attention to detail
- Able to complete physical tasks
- Availability to work every other weekend
- Flexibility with working hours
INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 42 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Physical Setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
- Are you eligible to work full time hours including term times?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence and a car? There are limited public transport links to Feering.
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
