SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER STAFF REQUIRED
Salary Range: £23.5k - £26k annually with supplements (pro rata for part time staff)
Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week. Part time will be considered. Flexible working hours to include evenings, weekend and public holidays according to the needs of the service. Sleep-in are available and paid in addition to contracted hours.
Location: Manchester
SEA Services provides specialist services to Deaf and Deaf/blind people.
Due to rapid expansion of our services we now require Support Workers.
The role:
To provide care and support to clients living in their own home. The role involves some personal care and also assisting with shopping, cooking, meal planning, activities and attending to day to day routines.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience as a support worker and ability to work as part of an established team.
NVQ Level 2 in Social Care (Training can be provided)
Deaf aware and a good understanding of individual communication needs.
Demonstrate empathy and understanding of person centred support
British Sign Language Level 1 or above (Training can be provided)
We offer;
Flexible working to promote work/life balance
Family Friendly organisation
Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances
Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions
Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £75 per referral
28 days holiday
Additional annual leave entitlement for long service (over 5 years)
Free structured and supported induction to get you off to a flying start!
Personal online Learning and Development portal.
British Sign Language training and certification.
Opportunity to gain sector-specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme
Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits
Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund
Recognition and Reward Schemes including Long Service, Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount schemes
Free Health Assured Scheme for Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff
Automatic days off for staff birthdays
******Our services have been rated “OUTSTANDING” by CQC******
The post is subject to a satisfactory interview, DBS check and 2 references.
SEA is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing services which improve access and quality of life to D/deaf and deafblind people.