Oaklea Trust are recruiting for a Support Worker in Kendal. Check it out now!

Support Worker

Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Salary: £22,932 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent (Requires a full DBS)
Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week permanent and temporary hours available

Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates

Benefits – We Are Offering:

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• £500 Onboarding Payment
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service Pro rata for part time roles.
• DBS funded by Oaklea
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Awards with length of service
• Discounts for leisure and lifestyle
• Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development

Are you looking to work in the beautiful Lake District?

We are looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams in Kendal, Cumbria.

The Role:

Oaklea’s Adult Care Home & Supported Living properties in Kendal, provide care and support to people with learning disabilities.

In your role, you will support customers with a wide variety of needs and aspirations and work with our organisational values as we strive to encourage independence.

Come and join a team on a new adventure, supporting our customers who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community, whilst at the same time having fun. In your role, you will be required to support people with their personal care needs, with daily activities and appointments within the local community.

You will be required to work closely within a small team. working hours will include days, nights and weekends shared amongst the team.

What We Need from You:

You do not need to be experienced, but it is essential that you share our values. You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of people with whom the Charity works. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

Come and join a team on a new adventure of supported living with people of differing abilities and complex health needs, who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community and have fun. Click on ‘APPLY’ today forwarding a recent copy of your CV and cover letter for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please