Job Description

Female Support Worker

Aylesbury

Full-time (39 hours)

Choice Support is a National Charity - Supporting people with varied needs

Do you have a kind heart, patience, positive attitude and a passion for helping others?

If so, we'd love you to join our friendly team in the lovely location of Aylesbury!

We provide personalised, around-the-clock care for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs - helping them live happy, safe and independent lives in their own home. No experience, no problem! We will give you full training and help you achieve your Care Certificate.

About the Role:

We have three ladies, who require support, who live in supported living. Age ranges from 58-71, varying levels of abilities. All 3 have a learning disability, to include personal care and wheelchair assistance. Activities include trips out, bingo, theatre, walks, movies, garden centres etc.

No two days are ever the same - you'll be making a real difference while building genuine connection and support.

(This post is restricted to female only, as a genuine occupational requirement, under the schedule 9 paragraph 1, equality act 2010).

Criteria:

UK Driving Licence

Flexible for shifts, Early shift 7 a.m. till 3 p.m. - Afternoon shift 2 p.m. till 22.00 p.m.

Alternate weekends.

What we offer:

Fully paid for training including bespoke training and Care Certificate

Paid for enhanced DBS check

Attendance bonus up to 150 (quarterly)

Life insurance

Discounted shopping vouchers

Access to free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to work regular overtime

Pension scheme

Introduce a friend scheme.

Our commitment to diversity: We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,828.55 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you currently being sponsored by an employer?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person