Residential Support Worker

Do you have a passion for caring for others? Enjoy new experiences every day with a team who values and recognises the positive difference you can make to our adult’s lives. Then look no further!Here at Bright Futures, we are looking for motivated individuals to support 8 adults with autism and learning disabilities, in our Riverside home overlooking the river in the WA1 location, which has recently been rated as ‘outstanding’ by CQC.  Support Worker Salary - £29,719 per annum (this salary includes completing 1 sleep-in shift per week). The hourly rate for this role is £12.00, this will increase to £12.50 per hour when qualified.As a Support Worker, you will provide the highest standards of care to the people living in the home, understand their care needs, plan activities, and support and engage them to succeed in living their best lives. You will work on a rota pattern that you will receive in advance to help you plan ahead and create a good work-life balance.  Your work pattern will entail full day shifts (14 hours) and some sleep-in shifts when you sleep at the home overnight.Benefits·       Simply Health cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)·       Fully funded Adults Care Worker Level 2 qualification ·       Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme·       Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month·       Overtime and extra sleep-in opportunities available·       All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work·       Pension scheme entitlement  ResponsibilitiesProvide the best care and support to the people we support and make a real difference in their livesBe helpful, and proactive as you will have an important role in providing both high-quality provision care and creating a happy, home environmentSupport the adults with their daily routines, to access education and varied activities in their local community RequirementsExperience as a carer would be great but full training and induction are provided, so we would still love to hear from you even if you don’t have experience in this fieldDriver’s licence is an advantage but it is not essentialBe approachable, friendly, proactive, and engaging Safeguarding RequirementsBright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check where appropriate. Satisfactory references are also required.If this sounds like the job for you …. we would love to hear from you!