Job Description

Job reference: 000260


Salary: 11.83 per hour


Location: SL - AS


Hours Per Week: 40


Job start date:


Closing date: 29/11/2024




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We have an exciting opportunity for a Male Support Worker to be part of our fantasic Supported Living service in Accrington!


Applicants must be positive, possess a can-do attitude and have a genuine passion for providing effective support to individuals with Autism and/or Learning disabilities.


You will need to get to know the individuals we support and contribute to the development of their person-centred plan, always seeking to meet the needs and wants of the individual. You will need to complete daily documentation as required along with maintaining a friendly and professional approach even when managing complex and or challenging behaviours demonstrated by the individual.


Previous experience of Support Work would be advantageous but applicants new to the sector will be considered as full training is provided. Please note that to work as a Support Worker for Blue Ribbon Health and Wellbeing, you must be at least 18 years old. We also do not offer Sponsorship.


Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career with Blue Ribbon Health & Wellbeing!

Why Join us:

• Competitive pay rate - plus Premium Overtime rates and Double time for Bank Holidays
• Career pathway opportunities - due to steady expansion there are opportunities for progression within the organisation.
• Qualifications - we can support you to undertake development opportunities in order to further your career.
• Staff Referral Scheme - earn up to a generous 500 for referring a friend to join our team at Blue Ribbon.
• Your Birthday Off - get an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Perkbox membership - Access to over 4000 perks and benefits
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts and holidays - available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee.
• Health Shield membership - You will have a healthcare plan which can enable you to claim money back towards general day to day healthcare, such as optical or dental care.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our confidential and impartial Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Blue Light Card - A discount scheme for healthcare workers.



About Blue Ribbon :


Blue Ribbon Health & Wellbeing is an innovative, pro-active, and person-centred care provider of specialist support services for individuals with Learning Disabilities & Autism, who may exhibit behaviour which can be deemed as challenging. We offer both Residential and Supported Living services to the individuals we support, with services throughout the Northwest, but with serious ambitions of growth over the next year.

• Everyone Matters - We should always treat colleagues and individuals as we ourselves want to be treated, with respect no matter what.
• Honesty - We are sincere, fair, and genuine.
• Integrity - We take time to listen, understand and operate with the highest levels of honesty, responsibility, and trust.
• Passionate - We encourage and embrace new ideas whilst consistently developing our expertise.
• Positivity - We strive to improve our services, ourselves and most importantly want to make a difference.