21/06/2022
Avican Support Ltd is a provider of supported living services to people living with learning disabilities. We are delighted to welcome a suitable candidate to join our small team in Littleport, Ely as a Support Worker on a 37.5 hour/week shift basis pattern and the possibility of overtime.
Our Shift Pattern:
Early (07:00- 14:30), Late (14:30- 22:00), Sleep-in (22:00-07:00) (please note that we also pay a fixed sleep-in rate when worked)
Summary of Duties:
As a successful member of our team, you will be facilitating daily living support for our service users, which may include but not limited to meal preparation, medication administration, house tidying, shopping, daily shift-based event report writing.
You will be required to work as part of a flexible rota which includes some rota-based sleep-ins per week. You will be able to communicate and write daily reports in the English language.
Although previous experience in a similar role is desirable, this is however not essential as full training will be provided. It is also desirable that you have access to your own means of transportation and can drive if possible as the role may require you to drive some of the individuals we support to activities. Mileage will be paid.
Qualification:
• Good literacy, adequate IT skills for typing reports on tablets and sending emails on computers
Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. A positive and a willingness to learn is however a necessity.
Additional information on the role and responsibilities:
This role is aimed at having the right members of staff in a team working towards a single goal of building living and functional skills in the individuals we support. Living with a disability should not exclude anyone from engaging in an enjoyable existence and meaningful daily activities focused on enriching the human living experiences. As the successful applicant, you will be required to engage with the individuals, their families, and other staff to establish an understanding of their needs, follow their support plans and make suggestions that may further enrich their care and support experience within their home.
How to apply
Please send your most up to date CV and/or a cover letter. You may also contact us for an initial enquiry on 01353 967373 or 07733 730536 (Monday to Friday 10:30-13:00). Please leave a message if no answer. We will call you back.
Benefits
Paid annual holiday
Staff discount card
Free training
Free DBS check