Independent Support Worker (Social Care)

Job description

Location: This role provides outreach services across Surrey. We are looking for Support Workers to work in areas such as Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, Egham, Camberley, Ash Vale and the wider Surrey area.Hours: Variable hours contracts available to work around your schedule.Training: Fully paid training is given including the industry recognised Care Certificate, and further development opportunities are available including Positive Behaviour Support and opportunities to study for accredited National Vocational Qualifications.Our Independent Support Workersare a vital part of howwe nurture independence in adults aged 16+.Responsibilities:Providing high-quality support to our young adults and helping to plan their day-to-day lives whilst working to achieve their goals and promote their independence, whether this be supporting with independent travel training, learning to cook or finding work experience.Encouraging and supporting with tasks and goals they have set for themselves.Recording session data and outcomes.Flagging up any concerns or potential for concern that you may have relating to a person we support to the appropriate personnel.Requirements:Resilience and adaptability are key as this role involves lone working on a 1:1 basisAged 18 and aboveRight to work in the UK. Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.Hold a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle which can be used for organisational purposes is essential for this role. Halow reimburses business expenses at a rate of 45p per mile.Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.Please note, it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (Under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for role that requires them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. Adults at risk, children or both).Professional or personal experience of care work is desirable, but we also pride ourselves on a values-based approach and the main skill we are looking for is an ambition to help others. If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!Benefits:Free Blue Light Card membershipRetail discountsFree/discounted tickets for events, gigs and showsWorkplace pension schemeFree eye testsCycle2Work scheme24-hour employee assistance programTravel season ticket advancesStaff referral bonus schemeAIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)Access to AIG Smart Health AppFlexible, immediate start dates available. Apply today or get in touch by email jobs@halowproject.org.uk or phone 01483 447960 to discuss this great role. Interviews are ongoing and we reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English