Female Advanced Support Worker – Kendal (Bank/Casual)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- £14.78 per hour
- Do what you love – hobbies, chats, walks, cooking … it’s all part of the job
- Multi award‑winning charity – we reinvest profits into you and the people we support
- Supportive leadership – we’ve got your back, always
- No uniforms – just comfy, casual clothes
- Flexible shifts – work available shifts around your current commitments
- Shopping discounts – because treats are important
- Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
- Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus – bring your besties
- Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
- Free DBS check – we’ve got it covered
- Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections
- Wellbeing investment – your health matters
Who We Are
We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, pioneers in person‑centred care. Our vision is “Your Life, Your Choice.” Our strategy is “Best Lives Possible.”
Job Overview
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Advanced Support Worker to join our team in Kendal, supporting a lady in her home and community. She lives independently in a downstairs flat and requires 24‑hour support to live a fulfilling and empowered life.
About The Person You’ll Support
- Communicates using pen & paper or a Lite Writer
- Loves music, YouTube (especially cat videos!), shopping, and coffee shops
- Enjoys exploring new places by bus or train
- Big fan of cats and a good giggle
- Loves trips to the park (especially the swings!)
- Uses a PEG regime for medication (training provided)
- Uses a wheelchair in the community
Key Traits Needed
Patience, understanding, and the ability to support when fixated or frustrated.
What’s Important To Them
- Staff who understand their communication style and give them time
- Their family
- Going to the bank
- Music, YouTube, and cats
- Shopping and walking
About You
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Social Care (or have strong experience)
- Experience with mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health needs
- Passionate about helping people live independently
- Brilliant mentor and team player
- Confident using alternative communication methods
Shift Pattern & Hours
- Bank/Casual shifts
- Shifts: 10:00 am‑10:00 pm followed by a sleepover
- Morning shift: starts at 7:30 am after sleepover
Training & Development
We’ll support your growth with specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Makaton, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), PEG feeding.
Important Note
Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
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