Adult Services - Support Worker - Full Time
Are you looking for a job that really makes a difference?
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, passionate friendly, patient individuals, with good communication skills, who are able to build positive relationships with our Hamlet Users.
Can you demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and want to get involved in activities?
Are you physically fit, an excellent team player with a flexible approach to your work?
Do you understanding the importance for Hamlet Users to be given choice, to be involved, to have fun and socialise, to gain have new experiences and be given opportunities?
Do you have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people of differing abilities?
Do you have an understanding of the experiences of disabled people and their families, and an appreciation of the barriers to inclusion that they may face?
If you answer yes to the above we would like to hear from you
In return we offer a quality training package, a varied fun day and access to Bluelight Card and Wellbeing package.
The Hamlet is committed to safeguarding and ensuring that all aspects of recruitment reflect this. Short listed candidates will be invited a formal interview.
Please read the Job Description below for full details of the role.
Safeguarding Statement
The Hamlet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will find our full Safeguarding Policy as part of our application pack to read before completing your application. We are committed to ensuring that all aspects of recruitment reflect this. Short listed candidates will be invited to a two-part Warner and role related interview.
Role Details – Please specify the post you are applying for in your application form.
Full Time, 36 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm)
Rate of pay:
Starting Annual Salary for Full Time (36 hours, pro-rated for part time employees): £21,415.68
Starting hourly rate: £11.44
Closing date: 2nd December 2024
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: To be arranged with the correct applicant.
Please note, you must be over 18 years old to apply to work with us.
Purpose and Scope of the Role
You will work in our Day Service. The Hamlet Adult Services provide support to young adults with disabilities and complex health needs through a wide range of individual and group activities at our centres in Norwich and within the community. The post holder will work on a one-to-one basis with Hamlet Users and their specific needs / activities as well as supporting in a group setting. We aim to ensure that Hamlet Users, whatever their ability, can take as full a part as possible in their chosen activities.
Supporting our Safeguarding Commitment:
You will be required to hold a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and have supplied at least 2 satisfactory references before starting work. Any conviction or adverse report relating to care, children, vulnerable adults, or dishonesty would make a candidate unsuitable for this role.
To Apply:
We’d love it if you could submit your application online by downloading our application pack, completing the forms, and sending them to admin@thehamletcharity.org.uk
If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please give our HR Team a call on 01603 215193 or send an email to admin@thehamletcharity.org.uk
Application Pack
