Job Description

About SOL

Support for Ordinary Living (SOL)

is a non-profit organisation that supports people with a variety of support needs and disabilities to choose and create a life for themselves within their own homes and communities.

We believe that life is worth living when the things that matter most are present -- love, friendship, family, belonging, freedom to direct our own lives, opportunities to grow, and the chance to use our strengths and skills. That is what ordinary living is all about.

We work to create a world where the people we support are truly seen, heard, and enabled to live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives.

Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

To be considered for this post, you must have at least two years of experience delivering person-centred care and working with individuals with a variety of needs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

As a Peripatetic Care and Support Worker with SOL, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support that empowers people to live fulfilling, independent lives in line with their Outcome-Based Support Plans and SOL's mission, vision, and values.

The Peripatetic Support Workers role is pivotal in ensuring that the people we work for are always supported by staff who know what is important to them and how best to support them.

In the role as Peripatetic Support Worker, you will be working across a number of teams to cover annual leave and absence. This is a great opportunity to support a variety of people.

Working Pattern

You will know exactly when your days off we are as operate a two-week rolling rota.

Full time contracted hours will average 42 hours per which will comprise of 36 hours week one, and 48-hours week two. Sleepovers may be a requirement depending on allocated teams.

The shift pattern will be: -

Week 1

- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2

- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

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We are looking for individuals who share our values: -

Go above and beyond

- do their best and strive to achieve the best for the person they support, are committed and passionate to ensuring that the person they support has the same opportunities in life that we all have.

Challenge the status quo

- to be the voice and advocate for the person they support, are resilient, driven and open to new challenges and ways of thinking.

Do the right thing

- are honest and have integrity, ensure that the person they work for is kept safe and their colleagues work environment is good place to be.

Find the joy in the ordinary

- are able to appreciate the small things and able to value and see small goals as achievements.

Look at the world from a different perspective

- seeing the world through someone else's eyes, listen to what's not being said and learning new ways to communicate with people.

Make a difference

- be everything from a gym buddy to singing along with someone's favourite song! From musician to film buff! Encourage the person you support to do the things they love and encourage them to try new activities.

Take responsibility

- be responsible and take ownership of decisions, speak up and make suggestions to better people's lives.

Benefits of working with SOL:

Multi award winning organisation We never use agency staff for direct support Amazing support network Values driven Additional Leave Pension Scheme Free employee counselling service We offer wellbeing packages Referral program Company sick pay Paid Travel expenses Group life insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.60 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PSW