Support Worker

Broughton House located in Brant Broughton is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care.

We are currently recruiting permanent Day Support Workers to assist our residents in the provision of care; ensuring Individuals retain as much of their dignity and individuality as possible as well as being involved in the general activities of the home.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, covering 12 hour shifts (7:45am - 7:45pm) on a rolling 2 week rota basis.

The home is in a remote village location so you must be a car driver with your own transport. You will also recieve £100 per month travel allowance (up to £1,200 per annum).

Please note we do not offer Tier 2 Visa Sponsorships for this role.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

In this role you’ll:

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our residents
• Work in the residential area, providing guidance and encouragement to residents through physical and emotional support
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for our residents to live in, which will involve undertaking some domestic duties and complying with policies and procedures
• Assist residents with their medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard residents
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
• Follow and learn specific behavioural support techniques
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary professionals such a psychology, psychiatry and occupational therapy

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the residents
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Flexibility to work 12 hour shifts on a rota basis
• Car driver or own transport essential

In return we’ll offer you:

• Full training and Induction
• £100 per month travel allowance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Regular coaching and support
• Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking at site
• Private Health Care
• Blue light card- NHS discounts- A wide range of offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.