Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA004199
Company Name: The Marlowes - Glenholme Healthcare Group
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability
Pay/Salary: £11.50 - £11.80 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week (Shifts: 07:00 - 15:30 / 15:00 - 22:00)
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Glenholme's core values enable our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families, and our staff with respect and dignity, while placing a high value on equality, equity, and diversity.

 

The Marlowes is a specialist supported living service in Hemel Hempstead, developed to help people with learning disabilities live happy, healthy, safe lives and achieve their full potential.

 

Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up.

 

Are you kind, compassionate, or empathetic? No experience is required.

 

Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant or a Support worker isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

 

 

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

 

Career Development:

 

  • Glenholme will provide you with enhanced specialist training and industry-recognised qualifications to support your development during your career with us. 
  • When you are ready, there are possible career growth opportunities with Glenholme such as leadership/management roles, quality and compliance positions, and Positive Behaviour Practitioners to name a few.

 

Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:

 

  • A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
  • A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
  • Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
  • Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
  • Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
  • Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
  • You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Free Blue Light Card

What does this Support Worker job involve?

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

 

  • Companionship.
  • Personal Care & Support.
  • The teaching of independent living skills.
  • Management of medication.
  • Community-based activities such as shopping, visiting the cinema, walking pets, community events.

 

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Personal or professional experience in a care or support role is ideal, however, no experience is required. We have a robust training and induction plan to offer those new to care, supporting you throughout your career.
  • We are looking for candidates who are kind, compassionate, empathetic, patient, understanding, reliable and caring.