Support Worker - Weston Super Mare

Would you like a job that has variety everyday and can make a difference to peoples lives?

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

A full UK Driving Licence is required for these roles.

Benefits 

Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 - £12.01 per hour)

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 

You will

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

About Brandon

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.