Support Worker (Bank)

Creating partnerships to support our residents in achieving a fulfilling life
The Willows is a residential home for adults who have learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge. The main home has accommodation for up to 10 people.
Willow View is a lovely, peaceful bungalow a short distance from the main home. You may be required to work at both homes
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
We are not currently accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or supplementary employment.
Application Process
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you, however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
Join us and you can expect

Starting from (new to care) £11.75 per hour
Bank Holiday pay (time and a half)
Level 2 qualified £11.90
Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C’s)
Paid break
One homemade cooked meal per shift

Benefits

Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
Employee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24-hour confidential employee advice line

Shifts

8am – 8pm, 7am – 7pm and 9.30am – 9.30pm
Working alternate weekends is essential

Training and Development

Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided

Job description

Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when needed
Assisting with personal care with residents when required
Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
Administer medication to service users
Attending meetings and undertaking training as required

About You
You will:

Live within a 20-mile radius of Warminster

We are looking for people who are:

Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships

Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £11.75 per hour
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Application question(s):

Do you require Sponsorship or Supplementary Employment?
What is your current visa type?

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person