Jobs
"Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential"
Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?
We look for highly motivated people to join our highly successful, and growing team.
You will be able to demonstrate that you are proactive and innovative in your approach to care, with a willingness to adapt and change as we develop to meet new opportunities.
Whilst previous experience is preferred, this is not essential as we’re looking for people with the right values to join our team.
What you will receive from us
- Generous rates of pay.
- Expert training, that you will be paid to do and opportunities to develop your skills. You will also receive a certificate for the training you complete.
- A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision.
- The opportunity to progress within our team.
- Free DBS
- Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
- The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
- Annual pay increments within your grade
- 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
- Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts.
- Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
- A truly rewarding career.
Who we’re looking for
- Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
- Someone who is committed to the role as the individuals we support, and their families, depend on the service we provide.
- Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the young people they’re supporting in an enjoyable and meaningful way, as well as supporting our Skills Coaches to deliver an amazing service.
- Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve the Skills Coaches activities and sessions to meet the needs of the young people they’re supporting, taking on board the views of the young people, with the ability to adapt very quickly to the young person’s changing needs.
- Someone who can build an honest, trusting and engaging relationship with the young person/people they’re supporting as this is essential for the young person to get the most benefit from their sessions.
- Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit and to benefit the young people they’re supporting.
These qualities are more important than previous experience, although it’s very welcome, as full support and training will be provided to enable you to gain that experience.
All of our current vacancies are advertised on WM Jobs and can be found here.
Find out more about what it means to work in social care, watch our team talking about their jobs here
Where are also recruiting Shared Lives and Supported Lodgings Carers.
