Support Worker - Chipping Norton

We’re hiring for Support Workers in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Would you like a job that has variety every day and makes a difference to peoples lives?  

Working in our friendly team you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support.  Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

Benefits:

Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 to £12.01 p/h)

Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  

On-going training and career development including professional qualifications  

Contributory Pension  

We cover the cost of DBS checks  

Rota's are planned in advance 

Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings. 

Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership  

Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  

Access to wellbeing helplines.  

Health Cash Plan

We’re looking for:

• Have good communication skills

• Have a positive and patient approach 

• Be resilient and respect people’s differences 

• Be able to build professional relationships 

• Work well as part of a team 

Your responsibilities: 

To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 

To develop daily living skills. 

Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 

To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 

To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 

Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support 

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.  

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.  

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

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