Support Worker

We are hiring Support Workers for our Supported Living Developments, working across our services in York, Huntington and Tadcaster!

** Please note - Wilberforce Trust don't offer sponsorship currently**

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a real difference to the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other complex disabilities, then this role will suit you. The work is person centred and we aim to help each individual to live as independently and fully as possible.

• FULL TIME & PART TIME AVAILABILITY
• £250 Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Day off for your Birthday
• Company Pension & Wellness Scheme
• Life Cover
• Extensive training
• Gain recognised qualifications
• Blue Light Scheme

Our Support workers provide daily support and personal care, and once fully trained will administer medication to our tenants. Duties may also include arranging daily activities, taking our tenants out on trips and activities, helping to prepare meals or attending sensory sessions at Wilberforce House. We also encourage tenants to develop and maintain positive relationships with family and friends.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.

Salary

Fully operational salary:

• £13.71 per hr for social hours
• £14.71 per hr for unsocial hours

Starting salary:

• £12.71 per hr for social hours
• £13.71 per hr for unsocial hours

Social hours are Monday to Friday 7am-9pm, Unsocial hours are all other shifts.

We also offer a health package with Simply Health providing financial support for dental, optical and other health bills.

You will receive 20 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years’ service. 30 days holiday after your 10th year! Plus a day off to rest and enjoy your birthday!

There are opportunities to progress within the organisation, gain recognised qualifications including The Care Certificate and take on additional responsibilities.

All staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate (if needed) and complete a successful induction period.

Pay: £12.71-£14.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person