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Package Description:

We’re hiring for a Support Worker in Penryn

You will support four people sharing their home together in Penryn. Your support will be centred around each person's values, having a range of interests, preferences, abilities and needs. As well as supporting people with their daily living and developing independence you could be enabling someone to do the things they enjoy and love. This could include a stroll through the woods, a cafe to try a new cake, a scenic drive, swimming, to watching fast cars.  

There is lots of variety and an opportunity to find a role right for you to make a difference, promote independence, and support people to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.       

Working in our friendly team you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. 

UK manual driving licence required

Benefits:

Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 p/h)

Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  

On-going training and career development including professional qualifications  

Contributory Pension  

We cover the cost of DBS checks  

Rota's are planned in advance 

Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings. 

Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership  

Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  

Access to wellbeing helplines.  

Health Cash Plan

We’re looking for:

Have good communication skills 

Have a positive and patient approach 

Be resilient and respect people’s differences 

Be able to build professional relationships 

Work well as part of a team 

Your responsibilities: 

To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 

To develop daily living skills. 

Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 

To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 

To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 

Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support 

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.  

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.  

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.  

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