We Change Lives
Learning Disability Days Support Worker Ellesmere Port,Cheshire
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Job role: Support Worker
Service: Park Drive
Hours per week
- Days: 25 - 36 hours per week
Salary: £12.71
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. We are also very flexible with this rota and we happy to negotiate the shifts.
Working Pattern for 36 hours per week
Week 1
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Week 2
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Working Pattern for 25 hours per week
Week 1
- Monday: 8-2pm
- Wednesday: 8-1pm
- Friday: 8-1pm
Week 2
- Monday: 8-3pm
- Wednesday: 8-2pm
- Friday: 8-3pm
- Saturday: 8-3pm
- Sunday: 8-3pm
Park Drive is home to two ladies and a man with diverse needs who each enjoy a range of hobbies and engage in their local community. We're seeking team members who can share in these individuals' passions and provide support with a keen sense of fun and motivation.
A Day in the Life of a Learning Disability Support Worker
Park Drive is home to two ladies and a man with diverse needs who each enjoy a range of hobbies and engage in their local community. We're seeking team members who can share in these individuals' passions and provide support with a keen sense of fun and motivation.
As a Learning Disability Support Worker, no two days are alike - much like the diverse individuals we support. Our approach revolves around person-centered planning, tailoring our services to suit the distinct requirements of each person we support. We are deeply committed to working towards positive outcomes for every individual, celebrating even the smallest milestones on their journey to personal growth. As a Support Worker, you'll be equipped with comprehensive training to provide a wide range of assistance, including personal care, behavioural support, fostering independence and confidence, and nurturing positive relationships through effective communication
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As part of your duties, you will be responsible for transporting residents in their disability-adapted vehicles to appointments, social outings, and other activities. Safe and compassionate driving is a key part of delivering high-quality care and support, making this a vital aspect of the position.
Who we're looking for:
People who share and support our vision and values:
- Supporting rights, needs, choices & dreams.
- Seeing the possibility to make a difference in all that we do.
- Being financially responsible and economically sustainable.
- Embracing new technology and innovation.
- Appreciating every colleague's contribution.
Our Employee Benefits
As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the lifechanging work they do, so we offer the following:
- Welcome Bonus: Receive a £250 bonus - £50 after 4 weeks of service and £200 after completing 2 months. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK
- Training and Development: We offer access to both inhouse and accredited courses. We cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate).
- Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP.
- Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
- Night Enhancement: An additional £1 per hour enhancement for all hours worked between 8pm and 8am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime.
- Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
- Refer a Friend: You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
- Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy doubletime pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
- Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plan and Rota apps, with full training provided.
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More About We Change Lives
We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.
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