Support Worker

Support Workers Ref: 00439
Based in Trowbridge
Full & Part time hours available, which include 2 x 18 hour contracts
£26,000 per year

Who are we?

reach strives to make a real difference to people`s lives by putting people first and shaping our service to each and every individual. We have loads of experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and `challenging behaviour`, as well as providing care and support for older people.

Reach Trowbridge offers Independent supported living to a number of clients living in their own homes

Our offering to employees makes us an employer of choice:

– Our pay is as competitive as anyone, and we will never fail to pay you
– We pay for and pay you for all of your training
– We pay for your DBS check
– As part of a large group, we pride ourselves in treating employees as we do the people we care for
– We have invested heavily in the latest technology and equipment and create a nice environment
– You will have the support of your team members, as well as dedicated Manager at all times
– We have a central support team dedicated to making your job easier, so you`re never alone
– Reach is part of the Pobl Group, with 2,500 employees, so we have resilience in our size

Our range of benefits speak for themselves:

– 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
– Sick pay for up to 6 months
– A leading contributory pension
– Up to £80 discount on childcare
– An employee loan of up to £5,000,with an interest rate of just 1.5% (£2 a month interest on £5k)
– Pobl Choices – 100`s of retail discounts e.g. up to 15% off at Asda, Argos, Expedia & Mothercare
– Development training to help you widen your career prospects in the group
– Employee events, with guest speakers, activities and fun
– Employee counselling and support
– A range of employee flexible polices like “Flexible working”

What will you do?

You will work with various adults with complex health needs such as autism and epilepsy and work with some challenging behaviours, mental health issues and complex needs.
You will provide daily life skills, personal care, independent skills, and social skills and promote quality and diversity. General Household tasks, cooking, shopping will be required.
You will assist our Clients in fulfilling a full and active life; this can be achieved by attending day centres and evening activities such as Bowling, Swimming, Gateway.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is committed to enabling people to live a full and active life and someone who is able to motivate others.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required as you will need to develop individual care plans and Risk Assessments.
You must be able to lone work and work as part of a team.
A driver with access to a car is desirable but not essential.

Apply today! If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for then click ‘Apply’, and upload your CV.

We will contact you the same day you apply

Closing date for applications: Ongoing