Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA003919
Company Name: Next Steps Support Limited
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability
Pay/Salary: £10.50 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shift: 07:00 - 22:00 - 07:00 / 22:00 - 07:00 + Sleep-Ins in
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

 

Every day the people we support will take the Next Step towards an independent life.

Next Steps is an award-winning company at the Great British Care Awards for “Putting People First” and “The Care Innovation Award” at the Hertfordshire Care Awards. We provide supported living services for individuals with autism, mental health, learning disabilities, and complex needs

 

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include: 

 

  • Herts Rewards (Vivup) 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more. 
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing. 

And a lot more... 

 

  • Competitive rate of pay.
  • Development and career progression opportunities.
  • Excellent support from an experienced team.
  • Fully paid induction and training programme.
  • Job satisfaction.
  • Paid annual leave (28 days per annum).
  • Pension scheme.
  • Company-funded DBS.
  • Refer a friend scheme (up to £200).

 

What does this Support Worker job involve?

 

This role requires you to work the following pattern:

Long Day (07:00 - 22:00) + Sleep-In +Long DaySleep-In + Eearly (07:00 - 14:30)

 

Working as a Support Worker can be fulfilling, fun, challenging, and full of variety. You will play an essential role in providing outstanding, person-centred support to our clients, enabling them to live the lives they choose. This role may involve:

 

  • Supporting people to live the life they choose.
  • Helping people to build upon their daily life skills.
  • Support with taking medication.
  • Support with personal care.
  • Support accessing education, employment, and leisure.
  • Support with nutrition.
  • Support with finances and budgeting.

 

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Manual Driving license
  • Able to work flexibly, including evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends.
  • A passion to improve the lives of the people we support.
  • Ability to work well within a team environment.