We are currently looking for compassionate support workers to provide support to a young man in his 20’s who currently lives in the Gosport area. Your primary purpose will be to support this individual to live a meaningful, happy life. You will empower him to identify his goals, pursue hobbies, support his health and wellbeing, and be a part of the local community. This young man is an avid film buff, therefore an interest in films would be an advantage, particularly Harry Potter and Marvel Films!

Available shifts: 8 p.m to 8 a.m.

Is this role for you?

You’re an experienced, empathetic and resilient Support Worker, deeply committed to assisting people with additional needs who can present challenging behaviour. You’re compassionate, observant, patient and confident in handling potentially difficult situations. You are skilled in monitoring changes in mood and developing techniques to calm and de-escalate. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of complex needs including autism. You’re able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

A full detailed job description can be provided upon request and will be given as part of our recruitment process.

About Us

SCA Care is dedicated to enhancing our customers’ lives through the delivery of quality-driven care services including Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care. With a commitment to promoting independence and well-being, our skilled and experienced team provide round-the-clock assistance offering personalised support, designed empathetically to meet customers individual needs and to help them live their best lives possible.

Benefits

• Paid day off on your birthday....so you can relax.
  
• 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Training time paid (National Living Wage)
• Guaranteed hour contracts, if that's what you would like.
• Pay enhancements for a care qualification over level 2 (50p uplift if you have Level 2 or higher qualification in Health and Social Care)
• Free training & comprehensive training package (including QCF qualification)
• Free branded workwear and lanyard
• Access to a free Blue Light Card (discounts in stores and online in large national retailers and local businesses)
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Please note:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.

SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

SCA is based and operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will not be able to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work or candidates who do not currently reside within the local area.