Job Description

Why choose Kerensa?

The main reason? We care. Our focus is you. People. We want you to feel valued, supported and happy at work whilst providing exceptional care for the people we support. This isn't just a job for us, it's a passion. We want to empower the people we support to live their best life. Come and join us and be part of something special.

As a support worker you help people to live more fulfilling lives, empowering them to build and maintain positive relationships with others, to become more independent and integrated members of their community, and to find success and reach their potential. The work you do is deeply meaningful, it makes a real difference having such a positive impact on someone else's life!

We think our employee package is pretty good!

12.60 per hour standard hourly rate

Annual pay increases in line with the Real Living Wage

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay

68 per night sleep in - 9 hours, hourly rate if you are woken in line with our policy

28 days Annual Leave - including Bank Holidays

Full training and development provided

Birthday Annual Leave Bonus

Annual Beach BBQ

Annual Christmas Party

Free Netflix

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support to get your Level 2 or 3 in Care - fully funded

Employee Assistance Programme, providing:

- 24/7 confidential mental wellbeing helpline

- Financial and legal helplines to get you the support you need

- Child and dependant care helpline

- 24/7 access to our Anytime HealthLine

- Free information on a range of day-to-day topics, including help with mental health worries, relationship issues and sleep problems

- Sessions with a qualified counsellor over phone, video or face to face

- Access to online cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) through mental wellbeing experts SilverCloud Health

- Access to the BUPA health and wellbeing app, Bupa Be.Me

So what will you be doing?

You will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism to enhance their social opportunities, mobility and access to the community. A fun and fulfilling role for the right candidate!

Where?

We currently have vacancies in Falmouth, Penryn and Truro.

A bit more about us......

Kerensa Care and Support is a fast-growing care provider based in Cornwall. We provide support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism in the community and within their own homes, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives. Our mission is empowering people to develop and grow.

We are people centred. You would be working with a vibrant and dedicated team that provide high quality and comprehensive training and support. We are committed to investing in and supporting our team members to flourish and develop. We understand the value and importance of work life balance and prioritise the wellbeing of our team. Our goal is to create an environment where our team members are valued, supported, and comfortable in the long-term.

About you........

Essential:

Be of a caring and empathetic nature

Be able to drive a automatic car

Be able to support with intimate personal care

Be able to work to a set pattern as highlighted

Ability to use basic IT systems, for care logging purposes

English Speaking

Desirable but not essential, because we will support you and train you.........

Minimum of one years experience in care

Previous experience within the health and social care sector

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

If you are interested in developing a career in care and supporting others to maximise the quality of their lives, then don't hesitate to get in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have access to a vehicle for work purposes? Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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