Learning Disabilities Outreach Worker
We Have both Full Time & Part time opportunities available (Unfortunately we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship)
Salary per hour £12.00
Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week
(May be required to work every other weekend)
Who are One Fylde?
At One Fylde we are passionate about offering caring support, safe homes and meaningful activities to adults and young people with learning disabilities across the Fylde and Wyre.
Our Outreach Team supports over 60 people with learning disabilities across Lytham St.Annes, Bispham, Thornton, Fleetwood and over Wyre.
We are currently looking for support staff to join the One Fylde Outreach team, a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy variety and responsibility. If you believe that everyone deserves to live their best life possible and share our values then we would love to hear from you.
Check out our Outreach Team in action here (you may need to copy and paste the link):
https://youtu.be/NpHx1xBp8b4?si=Oq5zro4DyJvk6yjS
What is an LD Outreach Worker?
We like to view our Outreach Workers more as "life coaches" being able to provide guidance to the people we support as well as have the tools and knowledge of handling bills, supporting to increase one's self esteem, be an agony aunt, a chef when helping with cooking and a tour guide when travelling abroad! Our focus in Outreach is to support people to live as independently as possible, to maintain their home environment, and manage their health, finances, social activities, hobbies and interests, this could be anything from supporting someone to manage their weekly shop, visit friends and family or even to go on Holiday.
The term "Outreach Worker" does not cover what we as One Fylde do for the people we support. If you feel like you have the passion and tools to let us take you under our wing then please do apply.
Not every day is the same on Outreach, you have to be adaptable to the people you are supporting and punctual with your time management. Most of our support revolves around supporting our individuals to access the community whether this is supporting someone swimming, to the cinema, golf or slimming world.
For those of you who have not done support work before, full training will be given, we offer full and wide ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining a quality service
- Ensuring that the people we support have a safe, appropriate, and comfortable living environment.
- Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including families and social services.
- Following support plans and other relevant information regarding how to assist the people we support, including Health and Safety requirements.
- You must be willing to provide personal care.
- What you will get by working at One Fylde:
- No Experience Required, full induction followed by in-service mentoring and training.
- Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
- Opportunity to progress your support career with services all over the Fylde coast.
- Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff.
- Annual Leave: 20 statuary days + Bank Holidays
- Blackpool Transport Reduced Bus Fare Scheme.
- Access to Mental Health first aiders.
- Buy annual leave scheme.
- Staff supported by 24/7 on-call team.
- Access to Wage-stream services including pay advances and savings scheme.
- Free Employee Monthly Lottery with £50 prize.
- Staff Monthly Recognition Scheme with £30 award.
- Refer a friend Scheme with £100 award.
- Staff can apply for a Blue Light card for discounts both online and in store for many major retailers.
Do you have:
· a passion for supporting people to live their best lives?
· a ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiasm for team working?
· willingness to follow instructions, procedures and protocols?
· flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced service?
· emotional resilience?
· A car with business insurance?
If so, please don't hesitate to apply for one of our roles today, and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch shortly!
UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car with business insurance?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
