Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?
*We are looking for *Female Driver Support Workers* to support adults with various needs in *Hexham and Haydon Bridge.
*Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.
We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
We offer** *Annual Leave:* 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)* *Wage incentives:* 20% bank holidays' allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas.
* *Apprenticeships:* Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care* *Training:* Access to award winning training and development* *Wagestream:* Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app* *Aviva Digicare + workplace:* Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
* *A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
* *Discounted mobile 'phone contracts.
* As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
* *Care Friends*: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
* *Free life assurance* - 3 x your annual salary*What will you be doing?
** Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
* Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
* Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
* As a *Support Worker (Care Assistant),* your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
* As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.G.
taking medication.
* Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people's needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.A *full UK driving licence is essential *for this role.
*Full time and part time opportunities available.
* You will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* *Type of service* - Supported Living - supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
* *00 per hour* *Working hours *- early and late shifts and some weekends* *Sleep ins* at the service are £7.01 per hour*Find your place with us and change lives.
**This post is covered by The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Occupational Requirements*Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £12.00 per hourBenefits:* Additional leave* Bereavement leave* Casual dress* Company pension* Employee discount* Free flu jabs* Health & wellbeing programme* Life insurance* Referral programme* Sick pay* Store discountSchedule:* Day shift* Night shift* Weekend availabilityApplication question(s):* How many hours per week are you looking for?
* Do you require employment sponsorship to be able to work in the UK?Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (required)Work authorisation:*