Support Worker

Location: Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RY
Salary: £23,088.00 pro rata per annum (based on 37 hours per week) plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 27 hours

Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates - apply today, don't delay!

Benefits:

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• £500 Onboarding Payment
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
• DBS funded by Oaklea
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Awards with length of service
• Discounts for leisure and lifestyle
• Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development

Are you looking to work in the beautiful Lake District?

We are looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic people to join our team in Kendal, Cumbria.

About Oaklea:

Oaklea's Supported Living Projects, provide care and support to people with learning disabilities.

Come and join a team on a new adventure, supporting our customers who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community, whilst at the same time having fun.

Support Worker / Lifestyle Co-ordinator - The Role:

In your role, you will support customers with a wide variety of needs and aspirations and work with our organisational values as we strive to encourage independence.

In your role, you will be required to support people with their personal care needs, with daily activities and appointments within the local community.

You will be required to work closely within a small team examples of working hours are (8am - 10.00pm/ 8.00am-3.00pm/ 3.00pm - 10.00pm/ 10.00pm - 8.00am sleep in will usually follow 8.00am - 3pm). Working hours will include days, nights and weekends shared amongst the team.

Support Worker / Lifestyle Co-ordinator - What we need from you:

You do not need to be experienced, but it is essential that you share our values. You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of people with whom the Charity works. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)

If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the center of all we do, we would love to hear from you, click on ‘APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please