Male support workers needed in Somerset
We are currently recruiting for Male Support Workers to work on a 1:1 basis in somerset with one of our learners in Yeovil.
This learner is very active and enjoys going out and about in his community.
My name is T and I am an active man living in Yeovil, Somerset.
What I would like support with:
- To live an independent life
- To learn new skills and build up my confidence after moving into my own property
- To help with my hobbies playing rugby, football, pool and seeing my partner and family
- Encourage me to cook independently
- To maintain my home
- To encourage me when I am feeling low in mood
- To support me to remain safe when accessing the community and in the home
- To support me to access my work placements during the day
I would like my support worker to be:
- 21-50 years old (desired but not essential)
- Fun, chatty and sporty
- Empathetic, calm, encouraging and reliable
- Driver (desired but not essential)
able2achieve are a registered care company who are rated Good by CQC. able2achieve are looking for a candidate who is caring and passionate about making a difference in someone’s life. a2a are dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being for those we support by reaching their personal goals and aspirations.
Our Mission: Develop essential skills and self-confidence for adults with learning disabilities/difficulties and mental health through learning, living and working.
Salary: £11.50 – £13.50, increasing within 6 months of employment. No qualifications are needed to apply for the role; qualifications, training and progression opportunities are available.
Work/Life balance is important to us. a2a has a variety of contracts available to suit you and your family, part time or full-time hours available. All contracts are based on a 2 week rolling rota, so you will always know your shifts and with every other weekend off work (unless wanting weekend only work).
Shift Patterns for male support workers
- Shift patterns and various contracts available. Shifts available are: 7am-2:30pm/3:30pm and 2:30pm/3:30pm-10pm.
Benefits:
- Male support workers will receive Competitive rates of pay of up to £13.50 per hour
- Male support workers will receive Employee of the month bonus – £50
- Male support workers will receive £100 bonus refer a friend of EVERY successful candidate
- Bank holidays paid at double time
- Male support workers will receive Christmas Day paid at triple time
- Guaranteed salary and contracted hours
- Male support workers will receive A full induction package including First Aid at Work
- Enrol in qualifications such as Level 2 Safe Handing of Medication, Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care Diploma and many more
- Career development into senior posts – 80% of the management team have been promoted from other roles within a2a
- 28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program (wellbeing support)
- 10% off at all 3 of our cafés, our bakery and our antiques shop!
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Reference ID: YEOVIL