Full-time Driver/Support Worker

Balance is looking for a dedicated, compassionate Support Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.

Who you are

• You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charity's values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values, we want to hear from you.
• You must have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.

Who we are

At Balance, we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• To provide support and assistance during journeys, pick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
• To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
• Through partnership, support, and the development of people's skills, confidence, and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
• To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures, particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
• To support clients with their daily activities and to promote their independence
• To be able to communicate effectively with families, colleagues and clients.

Working Expectations

• The working day is 8.00 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The current rate reflects the additional hours
• Drive a passenger service vehicle.
• Attendance at training.
• Use of information technology to support your work.

Benefits of Working for us

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay the London living wage for all its front-line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes.
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to a travel card, a loan, and a bike-to-work scheme.

Please note we do not accept applications from Overseas

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,929.19 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discount

Physical Setting:

• Day centre

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you share with us your previous experience of supporting and caring for others?

Work Location: In person