Job Description
Learning Difficulties (Westhill, Inverness)
Support Worker
Please note Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
Due to the team’s expansion, Gateway have a brand new home ready for our service users to move in! We are currently looking for 3 compassionate, reliable and dedicated support workers to join us within the Learning Difficulties Team.
These positions are available on a full-time basis or alternatively we could accept x2 part-time and 2 full-time. The successful applicants will be flexible working morning and late shifts including weekends. They will also have a valid UK drivers licence and access to own car and either have an SVQ2 or willingness to work towards their SVQ 2 in health and social care which is funded by Gateway.
The primary responsibilities may include accompanying the service users on shopping trips, panto, holidays abroad, taking them to their own activities, attending appointments, assist with cooking and general housekeeping. In addition to that, other duties will include conducting risk assessments, updating support plans, ensuring health and safety compliance and other light admin work.
We offer mileage allowance when taking clients out
Sign up to charity workers discount scheme, blue light card and carer scheme
Fully paid PVG
Work pension
Cycle to work scheme
Ongoing training and support with SVQ 2 in health and social care
We are ideally looking for the successful candidates to start the week commencing 11th November.
£12.00 – £12.60 per hour
Access our website : homelesstrust.org.uk for further information on our rewarding job vacancies.
For an Application Pack and further details, please contact Mrs Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator joanna.kennedy@homelesstrust.org.uk , Tel No: 01463 718693.
Email your application form to Joanna.kennedy@homelesstrust.org.uk or Lorraine.nesbitt@homelesstrust.org.uk