Support Worker

Options for Living is a preferred provider of support services in the Bath & North East Somerset area. Our focus is on providing person-centred, outcome focused support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the local community and develop independent living skills.

Our aim is to ensure that all staff can have a good work life balance, something that can be difficult to achieve when working in the health and social care sector.

Requirements for Community Outreach Support Worker

Previous experience as

• A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent personal presentation standards
• Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team
• Fluent in English both verbally and written
• Full driving license and use of a vehicle for work is essential

Responsibilities for Community Outreach Support Worker

• Support Individuals to manage and maintain their physical and mental health needs
• Offering practical support around daily living skills such as Bill management, cooking and food shopping
• Ensuring individuals have the opportunities to broaden their social networks and participate in leisure and physical activities

Staff Benefits

• Sociable working hours
• Paid lunch breaks
• Holiday pay
• An extra day off - we feel it is important to celebrate birthdays and therefore we give all permanent staff the day off.
• Paid mileage
• Company smart phone
• Every month we have 2 x £50 Amazon gift vouchers lottery draw. You will be automatically entered into this and two people win every month
• Company sick pay
• Paid shadowing programme
• Fully supported Diploma training
• Paid in-house/specialised training
• Structured personal development
• Regular supervision and managers guidance
• Enhanced rates of pay for those with qualifications in Health and Social Care or relevant degree qualifications (psychology, occupational therapy etc)
• Long service pay inflation after 18 month

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£12.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person