Do you have a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities to engage them to play an active role in their community? Could you become an advocate for our service users to ensure they have the right communication plan for the benefit of themselves and their families?
Our Realise team supports people across the spectrum of learning disabilities to promote independence and encourage our service users to lead fun and fulfilled lifestyles.
If you join our team we will offer you
:
A career pathway and excellent training to encourage progression
Fully paid induction and free criminal records check
Company pension scheme that includes employer contributions
Staff benefit scheme including childcare vouchers and discounted high street shopping
My Caring Rewards
Be Healthy Campaign promoting the health and wellbeing of all of our employees by providing free health checks, access to information, advice and support, interactive challenges, competitions, discounted gym memberships, and many more exciting things!
To join our team we are looking for:
Experience of working in a care setting in a professional or personal capacity is desirable however, this is not essential as full training will be provided.
Good communication skills and a team player
Availability to work alternate weekends
The ability to treat people with dignity and respect them as an individual
We look forward to your application (please complete the form below) to join our fantastic team of trained and committed carers.
If you require further information, please contact Ian Barber on (01278) 426903.
Please note that receipt of your application will not be acknowledged unless you have been short listed for interview.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced certificate from the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Further Information
Terms and Conditions – Support Worker.pdf
Terms and Conditions – Support Worker.pdf
DBS Policy Statement Recruitment of Ex-offenders_1.pdf
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Due to the nature of the Company’s business, and in order to comply with the Health & Social Care Act 2008, confirmation of all offers of employment within the organisation will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Posts within the Company are exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about warnings, cautions or convictions which, for all purposes, are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act (please see enclosed policy). Failure to disclose such cautions/convictions or warnings could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Please also disclose if you are currently subject to any Police investigation.
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