Support Worker - Newquay

We have opportunities in two of our supported living settings in Quintrell Downs, Newquay.  You will support three, fun energetic young men living in their own flats. They are active and enjoy a range of interests from skateboarding, beach and evenings out with friends or join our team supporting three people in their golden years, sharing their peaceful home together. Supporting in this small setting you get to work on a one to one basis, really focusing on the person, their preferences, needs and outcomes for the day.

The support you provide will be centred around each person, developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

Working in friendly teams 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.

UK manual driving licence required.

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 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 

• 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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