Support Worker (1 Year Maternity Cover)

Description

Job title: Support Workers - 1 Year Maternity Cover

Location: Witney GLADS + DNG

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: GBP12.21ph

_Do you have the passion to make a difference?_

At Guideposts, our people are at the core of all we do. We exist to provide services that meet individual needs so that each person has the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations and maximise their potential. We strive for excellence and lead the way in researching, delivering, and sharing best practice.

Would you like to be part of a team that makes a difference every day?

We're looking for creative, motivated, and adaptable support workers to join our team in Oxfordshire. You'll work at our Outdoor Wellbeing Centre in Witney, supporting adults with learning disabilities through fun, creative, and community-based activities.

What we're looking for:

Good listener, reliable, enthusiastic, and organised

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Positive attitude toward people with learning disabilities

Willingness to support personal care and plan activities

Able to work flexibly and take initiative

Car drivers with own vehicle are desirable

Key responsibilities:

Deliver person-centred support and personal care

Create and review support plans with service users

Plan and lead engaging activities

Promote independence and wellbeing

Record and report using internal systems

Liaise with families, professionals, and colleagues

Support volunteers and team members

Ensure health & safety and safeguarding procedures

Drive Guideposts minibus when required

What you'll get:

Competitive pay

20-minute paid break

Free DBS

No weekend work

Casual dress

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Referral programme

Career progression

Full training and Care Certificate

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support

Regular 1:1s and study leave

All posts are subject to interview, DBS (CRB) check and references.

If required to drive for work a Class 1 insurance will be needed.

If you like the sound of it, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website for the full job description and application form. Only completed application forms will be reviewed.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP!

For a full Job Description and Application form please visit our website:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: GBP12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave

Casual dress

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Application question(s):

We do not sponsor, you must have the right to work in the UK!

Experience:

Health and Social Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Ad ID: 5417496309