Driver / Support Worker (car provided)

Driver - Support Worker (company car)

Supported Living Service in Spalding, Holbeach PE12

Pay: £11.90 per hour (overtime rate of £12.40)

Working hours: part-time/full-time

This position involves driving the company car (kept on site) and candidates must meet the following criteria to be fully insured:

• Have a valid UK driving licence (manual) and have had this for a period longer than 2 years (or less, subject to the insurer's approval)
• Are over 25 years old
• Are under 70 years old

We are looking for a Driver/Support Worker to drive service users in the company vehicle, so a valid UK driving licence is essential.

Accordia staff benefit from great career progression, sector-leading professional training and great job stability.

We specialise in providing person-centred care for adults with a Forensic mental health background, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism to enable them to play a meaningful part within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support. We are looking for motivated individuals who want a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.

Our supported living service is a short drive from Spalding and Holbeach stations and has on-site parking.

• Experience with working with people with Mental health , Autism, Challenging behvaiours and Learning Disabilities
• People who have used restraint or would be comfortable being trained to use restraint
• Can lone work with confidence and be part of a wider team
• Strong values and person-centred approach
• Must be able to work shifts to meet the needs of the service
• Individuals who are enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive
• Individuals who can go biking, fishing, swimming and engage in physical activity with the person they will be supporting
• You will need to be enthusiastic and creative to provide the best person-centred support possible
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Resilience and drive to overcome challenges
• The ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supporting
• Be passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Be prepared to work with people who present with challenging behaviour and in some cases risky behaviours
• Be energetic, active, confident and fun!

Desirable:

• Experience working with either a forensic mental health , supported living or residential setting
• Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – Training can be provided
• Have a knowledge and understanding of diabetes or worked with individuals with diabetes – Training can be provided
• Have a valid driving licence
• Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to the service address
• Have a driving licence

• Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training (at the rate of £11.90 p/h)
• PMVA training
• Fully paid DBS check to start employment, you will then be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service and maintain an annual subscription (at a minimal cost of £13 per year)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Onsite parking
• NVQ enrolment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care position
• The opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding care
• Develop skills in risk management planning, Care planning and Assessments to support career progression.
• Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care
• Weekly engagement with Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support