Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we?
You & Me Supported Living are a dynamic supported living company supporting adults with Learning Disabilities. Our clients live in their own homes where they are supported by our team. Our goals are to empower all our clients to live independently and our Personal Assistants are a key part of that.
Visit our website below or take a look at our Instagram account for more information about our houses and our clients.
You and Me Supported Living (@youandmesupportedliving)
You & Me Supported Living Limited (youandmesupportedliving.co.uk)
We have houses in both Banbury and Chipping Norton and successful candidates could be expected to be able to work in both locations.
The role
You will be working with our housemates to support them with their day to day activities - this includes everything from cooking and cleaning, to visiting friends, going to the cinema, going shopping, attending college or work or even going on holiday.
You will build good relationships with both housemates and their families so that you can understand what is important for our housemates. All our housemates have support plans which detail the care that they need, you will use these support plans to provide appropriate care to each individual housemate.
You will be assisting housemates on a 1:1 basis to engage in an activity or complete a task they have chosen eg cooking, cleaning, day trips, trips to the gym, shopping or meals out.
Our housemates like to be supported by people who are enthusiastic about their work, they would like you to have a good sense of humour and be fun to be with.
Full training for the role will be given, this will include online training modules, job shadowing and the chance to study for formal qualifications through our apprenticeship program.
Successful candidates must be available for day shifts, evening shifts and weekend shifts.
Who are you?
You are flexible and enthusiastic with good written and verbal communication skills
You are independent and able to work alone using your own initiative
You will have previous care experience, preferably supporting adults with learning disabilities
You may have a full driving licence and be able to drive housemates to activities of their choosing.
You care about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
You have empathy and can support people in sensitive or challenging situations
You are happy to participate in a variety of activities to support our housemates
The role benefits
- 28 days paid holiday based on full time hours
- Company Pension
- £28,000 per year based on full time hours
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £20,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Shift:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All current Covid rules are followed.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work at weekends?
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PAYE PA