Support Worker

Guardian Homecare
Job Title: Learning Disabilities Support Worker Locations: Blackpool and Surrounding areas Pay Rate: £10.70 – £10.90 Shifts available: Range of shifts available (Includes alternate weekends) You will be required to complete some sleep in shifts as required No Social Care experience required as specialist training will be provided! We Care, We Listen, We Strive and We Build. Here at Guardian Homecare we are looking for a warm, friendly and energetic Learning Disabilities Support Worker to work within a range of Living Disabilities Houses across the Blackpool area. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role, supporting service users with learning disabilities ranging from essential care to fun activities this could be the role for you! Come and be part of our dynamic and supportive team Duties will include: House Shift: Every day living tasks such as: Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc) Preparing and serving meals/snacks Assisting with medication Light domestic duties Companionship Specialised techniques may be required specific to a customer s needs (training will be provided) 1:1 Support Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc) Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc) Preparing and serving meals/snacks Assisting with medication Light domestic duties Companionship Activities: such as medical appointments, days out, accessing community activities of choice, eating out, cinema, shopping, fun activities Benefits: Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Career progression Where you meet specific eligibility criteria we re more than happy to support you to apply for the apprenticeship standard that is relevant to your role Competitive rates of pay Free DBS Excellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us LifeWorks Benefits & Wellbeing Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Free uniform Refer a friend Scheme Key skills and attributes required: No previous Care experience required! Caring, compassionate and a good listener An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with people Enhanced DBS Ability to work as part of a team APPLY TODAY to Be one of the people that make a difference