Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY APPLICANTS REQUIRING VISA SPONSORSHIP DUE TO REACHING LIMIT FOR THE YEAR
Join us as a Support Worker at our top-rated Children's care home in Gloucester. No experience? No worries! We offer comprehensive training.
Earn from £10.90/hour, up to £12.75/hour with weekly sleep-ins. (That's an extra £3840/year with Sleep-ins)
Within Reach is a caring home for young ones with complex needs. We're proudly registered with Ofsted and rated GOOD by CQC.
As a Support Worker, you'll help our residents (15-23 y/o) lead fulfilling lives. Our fantastic team is ready to welcome you!
We're all about career growth - offering paid study time and support to earn the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
A typical day? Supporting the young people with their day-to-day activities, from school to fun trips out to the cinema or Spa (all your food & drink is paid for too)
Apply now to find out more about this rewarding role!
Based in central Gloucester. We offer company cars and free parking. Plus, perks include:
- Attractive bonus scheme & workplace pension.
- Blue light card for discounts & an 'Employee of the Month' Amazon voucher scheme.
Requirements:
- Passionate about working with young people.
- No experience required. We provide full training.
Details:
- Full job description upon application.
- Driving licence preferred.
- Flexible start date & optional overtime.
- Day (7am-3pm / 3pm-10pm) or night (10pm-7am) shifts available.
- Work on a bank contract (choose your shifts to suit your personal circumstances) or permanent contracts (16 to 40 hours/week).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Physical setting:
- Care home
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (YES/NO)
- Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health or Social Care? (YES/NO)
- Would you be available to work at least every other weekend? (YES/NO)
- Do you currently live in Gloucestershire? (YES/NO)
- How many of your previous care roles can you provide references for?
- Briefly describe any experience you have that may be applicable to this vacancy?
- 'Are you currently in the UK on a Visa Sponsorship? (YES/NO) (If you do not respond to this question your application will be rejected)'
- Are you over the age of 18? (YES/NO)
Experience:
- living the UK: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Worker roles across Within Reach services Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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