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Support Worker (Bramley Barn Day Service)

Support Worker (Bramley Barn Day Service)

The Guinness PartnershipDevon
30+ days ago
Salary
£21,584.06 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Supporting adults with learning disabilities in the great outdoors!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join us at our outdoor day service facility, Bramley Barn.

Working alongside Bicton College, our service, designed for adults with learning disabilities, runs a variety of activities which promote independence through work-based activities, in a dynamic outdoor environment.

We find that connecting with nature through meaningful activities can deepen individuals’ sense of purpose. Bramley Barn offers a safe place where adults are encouraged to challenge and develop their physical and mental capabilities through practical tasks in nature.

You will be providing high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables each customer to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will identify different opportunities for our customers while at our day centre.

Activities are primarily focused on refining employability skills to help customers become ‘work-ready’. Customers can choose an activity based around their needs, goals and values. These activities include :

  • Planting
  • Landscaping
  • Building
  • Animal Care
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Woodwork
  • Arts and crafts

Customers are truly respected and valued as individuals within our service which is why Guinness are rated outstanding by the CQC.

What you need to work as a Support Worker with Guinness for this role :

  • Experience is not essential as we provide industry-leading full training and support
  • Must have experience and a keen interest in horticulture and grounds maintenance
  • You should be comfortable supporting customers with personal care if required although this is not something we anticipate you needing to do on a regular basis.
  • Above all, you need a real desire to care for others and make a real difference to their quality of life
  • In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer a fantastic benefits package including :

    Competitive pay £11.03 - £11.33 per hour

    Permanent, contracted hours

    Helping to save for your future - Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension on a matched basis

    Free enhanced DBS

    unlimited staff referral scheme

    Company sick pay after a qualifying period and Life Assurance

    Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities

    Fully paid induction training programme, RQF / NVQ qualifications and on-going training

    Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!

    If you are looking for a REWARDING CAREER where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Just hit the ‘APPLY’ button now to create your application.

    The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.