Support Worker, £14.00 per hour, Coulsdon. Days or nights available, up to £1,000 annual discretionary bonus and a clear rolling shift pattern.

Male Support Worker

Location: Chipstead Court, Chipstead, Coulsdon, CR5 3QW
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Full time, permanent
Shifts: Days or nights available
Hours: 39 paid hours per week on days or 37 paid hours per week on nights
Working pattern: Rolling two week rota. Days 7:15am to 9:15pm. Nights 9:15pm to 7:15am
Driving: Drivers preferred

Please read before applying

These vacancies are for male Support Workers. You must have at least six months’ previous care or support experience and be able to work the stated day or night rota.

Drivers are preferred. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous, but is not essential.

You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles. We cannot take over existing sponsorship.

Help someone build a more independent life

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can help people live with greater independence, choice and confidence?

Transforming Support Coulsdon is looking for Male Support Workers to join the team at Chipstead Court, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will build trusted relationships, support everyday living and help each person achieve what matters to them. These are full time, permanent positions, with day and night opportunities available.

Benefits include: A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus, 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK.

The focus is on helping each individual retain as much control over their life as possible, with support that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting individuals with everyday living and maintaining their independence.
• Helping people make choices about their routines, activities and lifestyle.
• Supporting access to the local community, appointments, education, employment and social activities.
• Providing support with health needs and medication in line with agreed procedures.
• Helping individuals manage their tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required.
• Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive risk taking in line with support plans.
• Maintaining accurate support records and completing required documentation.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent support.

About you

Alongside at least six months’ care or support experience, you will bring:

• A commitment to independence, dignity and choice.
• A calm, respectful, reliable and responsible approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence supporting adults with individual and complex needs.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans.
• Availability for the required rolling two week shift pattern.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

Previous experience in supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be particularly useful.

What you’ll get

• £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,392 per annum for days or £26,936 per annum for nights.
• A full time, permanent position, with day or night opportunities available.
• Discretionary £1,000 annual bonus.
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• A predictable rolling two week rota.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support from an experienced management team.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see the difference your support makes.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements and want a Support Worker role where your contribution matters, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up to date CV, stating whether you are interested in days or nights and whether you hold a full UK driving licence.

Suitable applicants will be contacted about the next stage. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and all relevant pre employment checks.

No agencies, please.

Male applicants only: Being male is an occupational requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This reflects the assessed care and support needs recorded in the individual’s care plan and is necessary to protect their privacy and dignity.

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