Support worker

BDS are currently recruiting for 2 support workers to work at an award-winning supported living village for adults with disabilities. The village is close to Malton in North Yorkshire and we have both a part time and full time role available. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference to people rsquo;s lives. As a support worker you will support people with differing needs with all aspects of their lives. Your day may be quite varied. You will help people with the practical aspects of their lives, such as helping them to shop, prepare meals, wash themselves, clean their home, understand their money and take their medication. You will enable the individuals you support to have an active social life, helping them to make friends and maintain friendships and to access and enjoy leisure activities. You will be helping each person to live their life in a way that makes sense to them, to exercise independent choice and control, to learn new skills and to develop their independence. No qualifications or previous experience are needed. You may have previous experience in care, just be starting work, or looking to do something different. What is important to us is that you share our clients values, have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You will be good at both listening to and talking with people. You will have a positive and patient approach to supporting people with daily activities and enjoy helping people learn and explore new things. You have a flexible approach and like work both as part a team as well as on your own. You will be working on a rota which is normally fixed couple of weeks in advance. This will involve shifts that normally include working both daytime, evenings and some weekends as well as bank holidays. There will also be optional work for sleeping over paid at an enhanced rate. The rate of pay starts at GBP11.50 per hour. Please apply now for immediate consideration