Support Worker - Sherbourne

4727939
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Yeovil
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Social Housing
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    £12.59 per hour

Nights - Temp Position - Chance for temp to perm for the right individual.

Your new company

You will be supporting a homeless Hostel in Yeovil. This hostel ensures the safety of vulnerable adults in our society. The individuals you will support may have mental health illnesses, drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness, be victims of domestic abuse and more.

Your new role

  • You will be ensuring vulnerable adults’ safety through their stay at the hostel via timed welfare checks.
  • De-escalating challenging behaviour and situations
  • Deliver emergency medication.
  • Clear and precise record keeping and handovers.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are followed which will be outlined and trained by the site manager.
  • Deliver first aid if required.
  • Light domestic chores in communal areas.

What you'll need to succeed

  • You must be reliable.
  • Similar experience is desired but not essential, similar experience may be considered.
  • You can demonstrate you can think on your feet.
  • Be compassionate and understanding about the individuals you will be looking after.
  • You can demonstrate a can-do attitude.

What you'll get in return

  • Support of a dedicated Hays consultant
  • Free training and development
  • Onsite training by the site manager
  • Pension contributions of up to 3%
  • CV writing
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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