Relief Support Worker Workshops

 

Relief Support Worker Workshops, L'Arche Highland

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: Variable (As and when needed. Normal working hours are Mon to Fri 9-5 pm)

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Reports to: Registered Manager Workshops

Place of work: L’Arche Highland Workshops

Contract type: Relief

Closing date: Wednesday, 30th April at 23:59

 

This role is not open for sponsorship and is best suited for candidates who already live in Inverness or the Highland area. 

This role may not be suitable for those living more than 30 miles away due to public transport limitations.

 

Main purpose of the role:

 

As a Relief Support Worker will help provide 1 to 1 support in various workshops including Candles, Garden, Life Skills and Woodwork.

 

 

Support of people with learning disabilities

You will:

• Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence
• Be open to support Core Members with their spiritual needs and growth.

 

 

Building an atmosphere of mutual relationships

You will:

• Foster positive relationships with both Assistants and people with a learning disability
• Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship

 

 

ABOUT L'ARCHE HIGHLAND

 

L’Arche Highland has been in Inverness since 1975 and we are a community of people with and without learning disabilities as well as a professional support and care provider.

We are part of a global network of communities where people with and without learning disabilities live and share in life together, working for a world where we all belong. 

We currently have five houses where people are supported to live as part of their wider neighbourhood, as well as our well-regarded workshops. We also support people to live in their own properties.

 

 

As well as joining our friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L'Arche mentorship program, there are some other benefits you get by working for us:

 

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
• Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities.
• Free DBS / PVG checks Free SSSC registration 
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 

 

 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

 

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions on our online application form. 

The closing date for this role is: Wednesday, 30th April at 23:59

 

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