Support Worker – Bristol (County) Permanent

Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Support Worker.
Please see details below for the full job advert:
Location: Bristol
Salary: £11.83-£12.78ph – Linked to experience and qualifications. PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Hours: 40 hours per week – (working to a 2-week rota pattern which typically includes working every other weekend) Overtime is also available.
The role will require driving and therefore candidate's need to hold a full UK driving licence (2+ years)
The role:
As a support worker you’ll be supporting young people with all aspects of their supported living (including personal care) and supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and fun social occasions.
Experience:
Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:
* Previous care experience
* The ability to work to a rota pattern that includes working every other weekend
* The role will require driving and therefore candidate's need to hold a full UK driving licence (2+ years).
* Exceptional communication skills, empathy and understanding.
* Motivated to learn and to go the extra mile.
* Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
* Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
* An active approach to the role
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?
* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments – 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
* Full training and continued support
* The option of working overtime
* Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded. (starting rate of £12.67 for those already L3 qualified)
* Life assurance and pension
* Free membership to Health cash back plan – Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
* Bike to work scheme
* Perk box – access to shopping discounts
* Free parking
* Free lunch when on shift
* Successful candidates for this role will require an enhanced DBS check – paid for by us.
* Company sick pay
Blackstone Benefits:
Permanent jobs:
✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant
✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs
✅Complete onboarding support
✅Informed tailored career advice
✅Personalised job alerts
✅Unlimited referral bonus
For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now