Senior Support Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship Available

Health and Care
Uk
September 4, 2024
£26.3 - £26.3 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Would you like to work in a caring, supporting environment where you can have a genuine impact on people’s lives?

Role:

Senior Support Worker for persons with mild to moderate learning difficulties as part of the Halow initiative.

Location:

Our services are mostly based in Guildford and Cranleigh, however you may also be supporting activities and venues throughout Surrey. Our support staff should have a complete driver’s license and access to a car, and they can claim mileage for work-related travel.

Hours:

Working full-time for 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week, with an average of 2 sleep-ins. This position demands the ability to work on a rotational rota schedule Monday through Sunday spanning shift patterns that include early shifts, day shifts, late hours, sleep-ins, and some weekends.

Salary:

Starting salary is £26,325 per year, with a sleep-in allowance of £50 per night.

Annual leave:

30 days pro rata, including bank holidays.

Training:

Fully paid training is provided, including the industry-recognized Care Certificate, and there are chances for further development, such as Positive Behaviour Support and studying for validated National Vocational Qualifications.

Our Senior Support Workers play a crucial role in promoting independence among seniors aged 18+ through our renowned Supported Living program.

You’ll be liable for:

  • -Providing high-quality support to our young people and assisting them in planning their day-to-day lives while working towards their goals via;
  • -Providing encouragement and support for jobs at home, such as cooking, with their physical well-being, and assisting them in planning and accessing their social life, activities, and engagements in the local community and beyond.
  • -Assisting the House Managers in managing the day-to-day operations of the supported living homes by:
  • – Identifying meaningful possibilities for supported individuals.
  • -Helping with training.
  • -Providing advice to support workers,
  • -Communicate with stakeholders and partners.
  • – maintaining clear and up-to-date records.

Job Requirements:

  • -Previous experience in care work is needed.
  • -Resilience and adaptability are important because this function entails working alone with an individual or a small group, as well as working as part of the larger Care team.
  • -Depending on who you’re assisting, you may need to provide some personal care and administer medication.
  • -Age 18 and above.
  • -Right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • -Willing to undergo a DBS check. The first cost of the DBS application will be covered by Halow.

Please keep in mind that it is a criminal violation for people who are prohibited from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for a position that requires them to work unsupervised with that specific group (adults at risk, children, or both).

If you want to make a difference in the lives of adults with learning impairments in Surrey, we want to hear from you!

Via Sponsorship

We can provide visa sponsorship for this post for candidates who already live in the UK. Please keep in mind that, if successful, sponsorship of new employees will be granted for an initial period of 18 months.

You’ll get access to fantastic benefits, including:

  • Free Blue Light Card membership
  • Retail discounts.
  • Free or reduced tickets to events, performances, and shows
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • Free eye testing.
  • Cycle2Work scheme.
  • A 24-hour employee help program
  • Travel season ticket advances
  • Staff Referral Bonus Scheme
  • AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
  • Access the AIG Smart Health App.

Flexible, immediate start dates are available. Apply now or contact us at jobs@halowproject.org.uk or 01483 447960 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

 

 

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