Full time and part time shifts available, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
We would particularly welcome applications from people who are able to work at weekends.
Starting at £9.60 up to £9.98 per hour, sleep-ins paid at the rate of £70.47 per session.
From 10 November 2021 up to and including 30 September 2022 we will also be offering a Joining Bonus of £500 to any newly recruited permanent employees who apply for a post with New Directions and join the company. This will be payable in two instalments, £250 when they join and £250 when they pass their probation period, provided they have not been issued any letters of concern at that point or have any live formal written warnings on their file.
Are you ready to make a positive difference to someone’s life?
Peter, Emily* and others like them are looking for people to support them to live their lives as independently as possible by becoming part of their team of Support Workers in our modern town-centre supported living accommodation services in Rugby, where no two days are the same.
Part of a supportive team, you will lone-work at times so will have the ability to remain calm in an emergency, know when to seek support, be confident and resilient in managing difficult situations and above all, have the interests of the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
You may already have experience of supporting people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities and other complex needs. You may have a background in care or have worked in an environment supporting people who are vulnerable for a variety of reasons. Whether or not you have previous experience, we are looking for people who can demonstrate compassion, respect and empathy.
Could you support Peter*?
Peter is 24, likes going out with his friends, socialising at the local pub, going to the cinema to see the latest films and would like to get a job. Peter has mental health needs and at times does not engage in his support, however he needs encouragement to maintain his flat, to keep it clean and to learn to cook healthy meals.
Could you support Emily*?
Emily is 20, has moved out of her family home for the first time, has a partner, attends college and would like to start a family. Emily has learning disabilities and needs encouragement and support with daily living skills, such as managing her money and doing shopping; and with maintaining positive friendships.
*Peter and Emily are just examples of some of the people you will support.
Every person we support is an individual; they are all unique, have their own hobbies and interests. You may support individuals with their personal care, daily living skills and involvement in their local community. Your role will be to support them to live their life to the fullest, keep them safe and support them to take positive risks, helping them to achieve their hopes and aspirations.
New Directions is a leading provider of learning, physical and autism disability support services in Rugby, Warwickshire. We are a thriving and progressive charity with a passion for providing the highest quality service to the people we support and are committed to supporting every individual to live their life the way they want to. As we continue to expand our services we are looking to recruit Support Workers who are motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people we support.
What we offer you:
If you are looking for your next career move, or are ready for a change in career, are positive, kind, honest and a good listener, this could be the job for you. You will have patience, common sense and the ability to problem solve and will share our values of choice, independence, equality and treating everyone with respect.
To apply for this vacancy please go to our website https://newdirectionsrugby.org.uk/vacancies/
Please read the job description and person specification before completing the application form.
If you require further information please phone 01788 573318.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FULL ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND REQUIRED TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE DBS UPDATE SERVICE, THE COSTS OF WHICH WILL BE REIMBURSED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 6 MONTH PROBATION PERIOD. THERE IS ALSO THE REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW THE UPDATE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION ANNUALLY, WHICH IS REFUNDED UPON PROOF OF PAYMENT. IT IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TO KEEP THIS SUBSCRIPTION UP TO DATE.
New Directions Rugby is a charity supporting people in the local area. We specialise in providing services for people aged from sixteen years through to end of life. We support people with learning disabilities, ASD, mental health needs, amongst other additional needs. We have residential care homes, supported living accommodation, day opportunities and respite. We are a growing organisation, passionate about supporting people to develop their independence and future goals.
We work with people in our step up step down model of care and support, providing accommodation for life. People have access to networks of support, families, friends, local communities and professionals.
We are passionate about people's rights and choices and we pride ourselves on providing services that are person centred to achieve people's outcomes.
We work on a value based approach to recruit and retain our staff.