Support Worker in Peterborough, East Of England

Earn £14 an hour as a Support Worker in Peterborough, helping an adult with complex needs live with greater choice and independence.

Support Worker

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8US
Salary: £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum based on 38.5 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Shifts: 12 hour shifts, 9.00am to 9.00pm and 9.00pm to 9.00am
Working pattern: Rolling two week rota, including alternate weekends

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE. We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship.

Help someone build a more independent life

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can help someone live with greater independence, choice and confidence?

Transforming Support is looking for Support Workers to join its supported living service in Peterborough, providing consistent, person centred support to an adult with complex needs in their own home.

You will build a trusted relationship, support everyday living and help the person achieve what matters to them. From developing daily living skills to enjoying personal interests and activities in the community, your patience, encouragement and reliability can make a lasting difference.

These are full time, permanent positions, and we welcome applications from both men and women.

Benefits include: A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus, 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support helps adults with learning disabilities and complex needs live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Everything begins with the individual. We listen to what matters to each person, recognise their strengths and provide support that helps them make choices, pursue their goals and enjoy an active life within their community.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing respectful, person centred support within the individual’s own home.
• Helping them develop daily living skills and build confidence and independence.
• Supporting informed choices about their routines, lifestyle and future.
• Helping them manage their tenancy, household responsibilities and finances where required.
• Supporting health needs, appointments and medication in line with agreed procedures.
• Encouraging community involvement, relationships, personal interests, education and employment.
• Contributing to support plans, assessments, reviews and positive risk management.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and objective records.
• Following safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues and professional teams to provide consistent support.

About you

You will need at least six months’ previous experience in a care or support setting and a commitment to helping another person live a fulfilling and independent life.

We are looking for people who:

• Bring a compassionate, respectful and person centred approach.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice.
• Communicate clearly with the person supported, colleagues and other professionals.
• Are patient, dependable and able to remain calm when needs or circumstances change.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, equality and confidentiality.
• Work positively as part of a team.
• Maintain accurate written records and follow agreed support plans.
• Can work the required rolling shift pattern, including alternate weekends.

You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

What you’ll get

• £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum based on 38.5 hours per week.
• A full time, permanent position.
• Discretionary £1,000 annual bonus.
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• A predictable rolling two week rota.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support from an experienced management team.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see the difference your support makes.

How to apply

If you have at least six months’ care or support experience and want a Support Worker role where your contribution matters, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up to date CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted about the next stage of the recruitment process.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE. We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship. No agencies, please.

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