Health Care Assistant

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY APPLICANTS REQUIRING VISA SPONSORSHIP DUE TO REACHING LIMIT FOR THE YEAR

Join us as a dedicated Support Worker at our exceptional Children's care home in Gloucester. You don't need prior experience - we'll provide a week's worth of industry-leading in-person training.

The salary starts at £10.90/hour, rising to £12.75/hour with 1-2 weekly sleep-ins (£40 each), equating to an extra £3840/year.

Within Reach is a provider of heartwarming care and support for children and young people with complex needs. Our mission is to help our young residents feel secure, joyful, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We're proudly registered with Ofsted and CQC, who has rated our personal care provision as GOOD.

As a Support Worker, your compassion and commitment will make all the difference to the children and young people (15-23 years old) under our care. Join our fantastic team in creating a comforting, homely environment for our young residents.

Curious about job progression and training? We champion your career growth with paid study time and support for completing the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Our employee Tara's journey from a Support Worker to Team Leader is a testament to our supportive management that values your achievements and hard work.

What does a typical day look like? Support young people in their day-to-day activities, whether that's attending educational or recreational events, helping with home chores or meal preparation, or accompanying them to the cinema or spa trips. Work as part of a supportive team and make a difference.

Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

Working with us, you'll be based in central Gloucester with access to company cars and free on-site parking. We also offer:

• Support for career progression, including paid study time.
• Free DBS check, along with in-house, face-to-face training.
• Attractive bonus scheme, workplace pension, and a staff referral programme (£900 per referral).
• Blue light card for online and high street discounts, company events, and 'Employee of the Month' Amazon voucher scheme.

Requirements:

• No prior experience needed as we provide comprehensive training.
• We seek enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with young people.
• Candidates should be caring, kind, compassionate, and considerate.

Details:

• Full job description provided upon application.
• Having a driving licence is preferable, but not essential.
• Flexible start date.
• Optional overtime.
• Day (7am-3pm / 3pm-10pm) or night (10pm-7am) shifts available.
• Work on a bank contract (choose your shifts to suit your personal circumstances) or permanent contracts (16 to 40 hours/week).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (YES/NO)
• Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health or Social Care? (YES/NO)
• Would you be available to work at least every other weekend? (YES/NO)
• Do you currently live in Gloucestershire? (YES/NO)
• How many of your previous care roles can you provide references for?
• Briefly describe any experience you have that may be applicable to this vacancy?
• 'Are you currently in the UK on a Visa Sponsorship? (YES/NO) (If you do not respond to this question your application will be rejected)'
• Are you over the age of 18? (YES/NO)

Experience:

• living in the UK: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person