Location:

Evesham WR11, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Type:

Permanent

Salary (£):

£11.70 per hour, £22,876.43 per annum

About Advance:

Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. They are committed to transforming lives by providing the highest quality housing and support services, allowing people to live the lives they choose, achieve personal goals, and feel valued.

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Benefits:

• £11.70 per hour, totaling £22,876.43 per annum
• 37.5 contracted hours per week
• Flexible hours to fit around personal commitments
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• 25 to 30 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Sector-specific training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Perks at Work – discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and more
• Long service awards every 5 years
• Golden Hello/refer a friend bonuses up to £500
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS check
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum

Requirements:

• Full UK/International driving license with access to a vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Literacy and numeracy in English
• Willingness to achieve the Care Certificate
• Availability to work weekends and between 7 am and 10:30 pm

Salary Details:

£11.70 per hour, with an annual salary of £22,876.43 for 37.5 hours per week.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker with Advance, the successful candidate will support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions. The role involves helping customers with personal care, medication, meal preparation, attending medical appointments, and engaging in social activities. Each day offers new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Administer medication as needed
• Prepare and cook meals
• Support customers in attending medical appointments
• Encourage and assist with social activities
• Help customers develop independent living skills
• Perform domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
• Keep accurate records and update care plans

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Advance is committed to diversity and equality in the workplace. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.