Support Workers
We are Independence Matters, a provider of adult care services in Norfolk.
Do you enjoy being proactive?
Do you love working with likeminded people?
We are looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Support Workers to join our Personal Assistant Support – South Service based in Attleborough, supporting services in Attleborough, Watton, Dereham and surrounding areas.
You don't need experience, we provide full training
We hire people who are aligned with our values, proactive and have a can-do attitude.
We want to work with you to give you the skills you need to become an excellent support worker.
Our service provides support to our customers to live independently within their own homes and encourages accessing the community and its facilities. Duties can include supporting with daily living skills, building confidence to access the community, supporting with seeking learning or employment opportunities and social engagement.
With a range of different shift patterns available, you will work on a rota that may include shifts throughout the week and weekends.
Benefits and Recognition
In return for your hard work and passion you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our valued colleagues:
- 20 days annual leave plus recognised public holidays. Annual leave entitlement rises to 22 days after two years' service and 25 days after five years' service (pro rata for part time employees) with an option to buy additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development, including Industry recognised qualifications
- 24/7 access to a confidential and independent counselling and information service.
- Long Service Awards and recognition scheme.
- Colleagues Advisory Board which acts as link between colleagues and the Independence Matters Board.
- Occupational Health and Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Service.
- Access to great discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme.
- Occupational sick pay from commencement of employment.
- Access to credit union for savings and loans schemes
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted Travel Scheme with First Bus
Our mission is to empower individuals, their families, and carers, to live the lives they choose and remain independent. Covering the whole of Norfolk, we provide support opportunities in the home and in the community for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, young people in transition and those living with dementia.
We are proud of our commitment to our Disability Confident Award.
If you have a disability or any specific requirements that may require reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, we would be happy to accommodate!
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks. It is essential that the role holder has a full UK driving licence and full business insurance to use their vehicle for work.
Independence Matters does not hold a sponsorship licence.