Job Family: Support WorkerLocation: Lindford, HampshirePay Rate (£): £9.20phVacancy Reference: 027284 Job Title: Female Support worker Location: Lindford Pay : £9.20phRole Overview:-As a Support worker at Cordwainers you will work with people who have varying degrees of learning disabilities to promote independence and support them to lead as fulfilling life as possible, incorporating both therapy based activities and social based activities.Requirements:-Support Workers in this location, experience is not essential as you will receive full Training. Drivers are essential for the role due to the location of the service Typical shifts:- 7am -7pm including weekends on a rota basis.  Female only applicants due to the needs of the people we support. Benefits:We offer a great range of benefits which include:-Paid DBS & HolidaysSalary scale /progression if you want itLife insurance & Pension SchemeAccess to the Blue Light CardRetail rewards & savingsLong service awardsRefer a friend from now £250- £750 T&C's ApplySo make a great career move and click APPLY today!  EssentialFlexibility. This is a shift based role that can include working on weekends and bank holidays so flexibility is essential.A passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help peopleA passion for getting the people we support out into the community and supporting them to do various activities and job roles, all the while promoting their independenceThe ability to work well within a teamThe ability to work to robust, clear guide linesDriver with own vehicleWhat does a Support Worker role look like on a day to day basis:Helping people to shop for things they wish to buy including their clothes and food, and to prepare their meals as required.Helping people to do their housework, including cleaning and laundry.Supporting people with all aspects of personal care where required but always promoting as much independence as possible. Personal care may include: washing/bathing, dressing, continence care, using the toiletHelp the people we support to manage their own money.Supporting people with the activities they enjoy, which can include; shopping, swimming, horse riding, trampolining, holidays, walks, activity centres, zoos, cinema, music sessions and much more.Working in a supportive manner with colleagues, families and external parties, building trust by being open and honest.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list.COVID19 safety is important to us all, we support our staff and the people we support to stay safe by wearing correct PPE, including Type IIR Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM), aprons and gloves at all times. We have a in-house team that ensures that all of our services have plenty of PPE at all times.  All care and support is carried out following the latest Government guidance.  Our aim is to keep you and the people we support safeIt is an expectation that all staff are to have had or be part of the Covid- 19 vaccination process unless they can provide an exemption reason.*Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010  Role Specific Requirements - Driver: Driver Required Gender: Female Only