We are presently recruiting for a Support Worker, 30 hours per week, worked across five days (Monday-Friday).
The roles involve supporting Service Users to better manage their mental and physical health, develop daily living skills, address financial issues, build confidence and self-esteem and develop social network
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for the roles before applying
To apply you should email us at info@nortonhousingandsupport.org.uk, with your:
- Your CV
- An Equality and Diversity monitoring form (Available Here)
- Your email should also explain:
– your reasons for applying.
– how your skills and experience meet those required by the person specification.
One of our clients said “Norton Housing and Support has given me space to come to terms with having a mental illness. Before I was on my own and lonely, in and out of hospital. Now I feel supported, I am more stable, I have friends and a volunteering job”
If you would like to join our team, we can offer you:
-25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata.
-Additional annual leave for long service
-Full induction training for all new starters
-Pension scheme
-Travel paid at rate of 0.45p p/mile
-Extensive and varied opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and competence within our growing service
Our commitment to quality includes a strong focus on staff development, and we have held Investors in People status since 2012.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in the health or social care sector, have a positive approach to promoting independence, be an effective team players and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
The role does not involve personal care.
The salary is £8.37 per hour. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 14th August 2019.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, including those with lived experience of mental health.
Unfortunately, we are unable to acknowledge all applications.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0116 2538541.
Norton Housing and Support is a Registered Charity (701800) Company limited by guarantee (01870880), and Provider of Social Housing (4676)
