Female Care Support Worker - Melton Mowbray

We are currently recruiting full-time female support workers for our supported living service in Melton Mowbray. Part-time contracts may be considered. Successful applicants must be flexible to work the following shifts on a rota basis Monday to Sunday: 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm. Occasional night cover will also be required when night staff are on leave.

We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring support workers at our Melton Mowbray service and in return you’ll get back so much more from one of the most rewarding careers. You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential through our learning and development programme. No experience is necessary, as we are looking for people with the right values and attitude.

As a Support Worker for the individuals that we support you will be responsible and involved in the everyday life of the people that we support, making sure that they are fully involved when it comes to receiving support.

The team that work within our services in Melton Mowbray are really friendly and happy, as are the people we support here and everyone is really excited to meet the new Support Worker who will be supporting them.

We believe that all our team members are amazing and we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without them. Here are just some of the ways we would value and invest in you:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• A comprehensive induction which you will be paid to attend
• Free DBS *t&c apply
• Access to award winning training and development
• Cycle to work scheme when you have been with us for 6 months
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Award scheme and incentive recognition via My Lifeways

Key Responsibilities of supporting the individuals that we support

• Support with personal care
• Moving and handling 
• Ensure the individuals that we support lead valued and fulfilling lives
• Helping them to reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability
• You may support them to do household jobs
• You may support them to enjoy their favourite hobby

All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. Our support workers are very important to us and are an essential part of our service. If you have previously worked within a similar environment or if you believe you have the skills to complement our service, we would love to hear from you.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.**