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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA004567
Company Name: We Do Care
Shifts Available: Days
Location: Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage
Type of Care Provider: Day Service
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability
Pay/Salary: £12.21 - £12.71 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 15 - 30 Hours Per Week - 09:00 - 16:00
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract, Self-employed, Apprenticeship Opportunities

About the Company

 

We Do Care are a community based support company working predominantly with young people with learning disabilities.  We believe that all young people need to be given the opportunites to live as full and independent a life as possible. 

 

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

 

We offer a great team environment, competitive pay rates and flexible work hours with part time and full-time hours to suit you.  We also offer a pension scheme and access to the Care Professional Academy Rewards including: 

 
  • Herts Rewards 
  • 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...  

 

What does this Support Worker job involve?

 

The job role involves:

 

  • Picking up local people who attend our services and driving them to the day service or to the community activity they are doing that day.
  • Working with the group team leaders to support everyone to get involved in the activites of the day.    
  • The job role is very varied with no 2 days or weeks the same.  One day you might work with an individual  helping them with shopping and making appointments, the next day you may be taking a group rock climbing, bowling or gardening. 

 

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Must be a car driver and car owner and be confident to drive to various locations around Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. 
  • You will be happy to work as part of a team and be willing to turn your hands to lots of different tasks and activities. 
  • The ability to work alone without direct supervision is also desired. 
  • Flexibility and a can do attitude as well as a desire to work with us towards a culture of acceptance and inclusivity, embracing everyone's unique skills is essential. 
  • Previous experience is not essential as full paid  training is given. 
  • What you do need is enthusiasm, and a willingness to get stuck in. 
  • You will be friendly and approachable and a desire to support people to have a great life with excellent outcomes.