21/04/2021
*Great Job Opportunity*
Full Time Community Outreach Worker (Salaried) re Job ref TOT-COSW
Salary: £19,012.50 per year – (sleeps additional at £70.50 per sleepin) Based on working 162.5 hours per month
Job Description
The people we support are at the centre of everything we do and we're looking for dedicated, hard-working individuals who really want to make a difference to peoples' lives.
You will receive a monthly salary based on full time hours (37.5 hours a week or average 162.5 hours per month) providing cover for existing team members for annual leave, sickness and training. This will include short notice cover.
Sleep-in shifts are paid additional to your salary
The areas we cover are Kingsbridge, South Brent, Plymouth, Ivybridge, Ugborough, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Totnes and Kingskerswell.
ESSENTIAL :
-You must have a full, clean driver's licence & your own transport as travelling is an essential part of this post.
- You must have at least 2 years’ experience; this role means that you will support different people, with different needs. You will be 'lone working' and therefore need to take responsibility for providing emotional, social, medical and material needs of the people you support.
- Be able to provide 'personal care'
- Good Communicator - Effective Listener
- Passionate about actively supporting people with learning disabilities
- Understanding that the post requires flexibility including working evenings, weekends and sleeps - sometimes at short notice
DESIRABLE :
- A Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable but it is equally important that you demonstrate a genuine commitment to working with people with disabilities and a willingness to work flexibly.
- Knowledge of Care Act 2014 (Although as part of your Induction process- you will be expected to complete mandatory training which includes this)
Job Type: Full-time Permanent following successful probation period
A clear DBS and References essential to commencing support work & mandatory training will need to be undertaken.
If you are committed to offering positive person centred support to individuals and believe you can support them to achieve their full potential - please contact Elaine on 01803 863778 or email [Email address hidden]
BENEFITS YOU WILL RECEIVE:-
Paid DBS
5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
A commitment to your professional development
An ongoing training program
Company Pension
Long Service Recognition Scheme
Refer a Friend Bonus
