SUPPORT WORKER POSISION STREET

JOIN E’S MICRO-TEAM IN STREET

14-21 HOURS PER WEEK (CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED), WITH 2-3 SLEEP-IN A WEEK.

£13.00 PER HOUR

£63.00 PER SLEEP-IN

E is looking for experienced support workers to join her Micro-team in STREET.
E is a 27-year-old lady with Autism, and metal health needs including Personality disorders and related traits.
E requires support with her physical needs which can vary on a day to basis, depending on how E is managing her pain that day.
E wants support to rebuild her social engagement and involvement in day-to-day activities, following a prolonged stay in hospital.
E needs people who are good communicators and understand her needs on a day to day basis.
E lives alone in her own home and is supported 1:1, 7 hours a day, with sleep in support.

You First is a forward thinking, innovative and market leading Social Enterprise, formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), that enables neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in a way that is both meaningful and purposeful for them. This is achieved by creating small, bespoke, dedicated teams of people who are selected by the person supported and who work to enable the person to fulfil their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations. We call these bespoke teams Micro-Teams.

YOU FIRST WILL:

· Pay £13.00ph from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
· Weekends are paid at £13.00ph
· We pay 35p per mile for EVERY mile you travel, including commuting miles
· Sleep In duties are paid at £63.00
· We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts and you can choose what works best for you and your needs
· You will have a permanent contract that provides you with guaranteed regular hours
· You will have a full induction before commencing work and this will include person specific training and shadow supports
· Each team has a Slack (virtual message board) page when you can obtain feedback and support from fellow team members and managers
· We operate a 24-hour On Call facility, so you always have access to support in emergency situations
· We do not use Zero Hour Contracts
· We provide an occupational pension
· We have an Employee Assistance Programme meaning you and your family have access to free and confidential 24-hour counselling and support
· We meet the cost of your DBS check
· You will receive full training and bi-monthly supervision
· If you are new to social care, you will be supported through your Care Certificate in paid time
· You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
· You will have your roster 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life! Your roster will be in the form of an App

Please note that due to the specific nature of the work required for this position, it is an occupational requirement for the Support Worker to be female and this requirement is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, in accordance with Schedule 9, paragraph 1 Equality Act 2010.

For more information please call 01458 333147.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 21 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Homecare

Experience

Support Worker: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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