Support Worker Full Time

Please note, this role is with our sister company Burrow Down Support Services. If successful at interview you will be employed directly by Burrow Down.

Job title: Support Worker 
Location: Torquay
Salary: £11.55 per hour
Shifts: Days shifts 8.00am- 8pm 
36 hours per week 
Role: Permanent Full time & requires working alternate weekends 
 
PLEASE NOTE – NOT OPEN TO SPONSORSHIP

Do you have previous experience as a support worker, care assistant, domiciliary/home care, or residential homes then this would be ideal for you. If you are new to care, full training will be provided. We are just looking for caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference to people’s lives.

About the service
Lucentio House is a large Victorian home that has been developed into individual self-contained flats, with a communal lounge space available to all.  The house is friendly and inviting with a staff team that are supportive, kind, and welcoming. We support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to lead lives as fulfilling and independently as possible and to ensure everyone has access to opportunities within their local and wider community and to work alongside people supported to achieve their personal ambitions and lifestyle choices.

About us 
Here at Burrow Down Support Services we help people make the best of themselves and the most of their lives. For some people, this is not easy to do on their own. They may have a learning or physical disability, or they may have social and/or behavioural issues. Any of these can make it harder for people to fit into the world around them.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives and giving something back, then work come and join us.
We are looking for fully flexible Support Workers to join our progressive expanding team at Lucentio House. 
  
The day-to-day duties:
No two days are ever the same at Burrowdown, but every day is rewarding and fun. You will be working in a fantastic environment with the best facilities as part of a highly skilled team delivering high-quality person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supporting our customers to develop independence and life skills.
• Assisting our customers to achieve daily goals.
• Assisting with the development of person-centred plans for our customers.
• Supporting our customers in undertaking daily activities to include employment, education and other opportunities.
• Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments.
• Providing personal care where needed, always working towards more independence.

What our company offers you: –

• Permanent contracted hours
• 28 days holiday pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
• Extensive induction and free training
• Service Awards
• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Free uniform
• Blue card scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Service awards

Any successful candidates will be required to undergo a enhanced DBS check and supply verified references, with proof of ID and 2 proofs of address.