Job Description

Job Title: Driver/ Support Worker

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week - Monday - Friday 09.00am - 4.00pm

Salary: 12.22ph (20,651pa)

Term: Permanent (6-month probationary period)

Reports to: Supported Ability Placement Manager

Do you have a passion for providing life changing skills to adults with learning difficulties?

Crest is a charity based in North Wales that helps individuals of all backgrounds take positive steps forward in their lives through the medium of re-use and recycling enterprises. Crest was established in 1998 to help disadvantaged individuals increase their skills and gain employment; this remains our core mission value.

Crest currently has 4 community retail stores in Llandudno, Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl, and a dedicated reuse and recycling hub in Llandudno Junction. We work extensively with local partners and the wider community to repurpose pre-loved electrical goods, furniture, household goods and clothing for retail back into the community for reuse.

Our extensive Volunteering Programme and Supported Ability Placement department provides many opportunities for members of the community to gain work experience, develop new skills and contribute to their community. Furthermore we invest in our staff with ongoing career support and personal development/skills training. Crest is a close knit team with a family friendly work environment where no two days are the same; one thing is for sure - you will personally contribute positively to the fabric of your community.

To find out more about our fantastic organisation, please visit our website:

https://www.crestcooperative.co.uk/

Who we are looking for:

To work effectively as part of a small team providing support, encouragement and motivation in an inspiring and creative work setting to adults with additional learning needs or other singular/ multiple needs. Provide a hands-on high quality, practical, person-centred support to empower individuals.

To be responsible for keeping records associated with the smooth delivery of the Supported Ability Placement department. Support and develop beneficiaries independent living skills.

To work with our beneficiaries to participate, but not limited to, Gardening/ poly tunnels, activities in the community, collections and sorting of textiles, Crest Radio, and Workshop activities.

What Crest will do for you:

Provide a supportive work environment where you can showcase your abilities, develop new skills and thrive.

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff).

Contributory pension.

Access to a free support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice.

Provide on-site parking.

Provide 20% Staff discount at all of our Community Stores.

Ongoing training and mentoring will be provided support and encourage personal development.

Enable opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to your community and have a voice in shaping our contribution.

A uniform for you to wear with pride as part of our family friendly team.

A safe work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 20,634.90 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

Driving: 3 years (required)
Work Location: On the road