Care & Workshop Assistant

This role is within the workshop team. To assist service users with commercial work and leisure & skill sessions.

Salary - £9.50 per hour

Hours - 32.5 per week

Holiday - 28 Days (Includes bank holidays) 5 days to be used for Christmas shut down period.

Benefits - Pension scheme with employer contributions, company paid training courses 

Skills required for position

• Counterbalance forklift licence (Preferable, but training will be available) 

• Full UK driving Licence is essential

• Able to offer personal care for some of our service users

• The ability to carry out basic workshop maintenance

• Excellent organisation skills and dedication to working to deadlines

• To be able to liaise with customers professionally

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic and understanding of people with special needs

• Able to deal with challenging situations calmly and positively

• Be able to motivate service users and improve their confidence 

• Have a good sense of fun and willing to take part in leisure activities

• Work well as a part of a team

Qualifications & Checks

• Health and social care NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desirable. Otherwise, the applicant must be willing to undertake Care Certificate training

• A clear enhanced DBS check

If you have any questions regarding the role please call our office on 01366 347721