Please read the application guidelines before completing your application form. The information you provide in your personal statement, giving examples of how you meet the criteria in the person specification, will determine whether you are shortlisted for an interview.
Due to our successful growth and future expansion plans we are currently recruiting full time and part time staff in a variety of roles within the charity, some of which may include shifts covering evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We are operating flexible closing dates for some of our vacancies and therefore advise you to apply at your earliest opportunity as once sufficient applications are received the vacancy will be closed.
Your initial employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Certificate of a level appropriate to your post. As part of our safer recruitment process, it is a requirement of your employment and ongoing employment to subscribe to the DBS Update Service (this applies to permanent contracted employees). The initial cost of £16.00 will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Moving to a new job can be financially challenging so we will consider an advance on wages in the first month of employment.
Please read the application guidelines, the job description and person specification for the role you are applying for before completing your application.
Applicants who have applied in the last 12 months need not apply.
Full time Up to 35.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
We are also recruiting for part time weekend support workers
Salary From £22,768.20 up to £23,998.00 per annum (£12.51 per hour, up to £13.00 per hour), pro rata for part time hours
Sleep-ins paid at the rate of £77.50 per session
Overtime regularly available.
It is a genuine occupational requirement for some of the people we employ to be female to support people with their personal care. We therefore welcome applications from females for the position of Support Worker as permitted under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The role involves enabling, encouraging and supporting people according to their support plans to maintain their skills in all aspects of daily living and to achieve their desired outcomes e.g. supporting people with personal care, to make choices and to actively take part in the running of their home. You will support people within the local community and beyond, to attend appointments and take part in social and leisure activities and ensure they maintain relationships with their friends and families. Your skills will include basic computer skills, the ability to maintain accurate records, to prioritise and show initiative, and you will enjoy interacting with a variety of people. We provide full training and regular supervision so that you can develop your skills and progress in your career.
Senior Support Workers (Supported Living service)
Full time 35 hours per week
Salary £23,660.00 per annum (£13.00 per hour)
Shifts to include earlies, lates, evenings and weekends
Overtime regularly available
New Directions (Rugby) is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our Supported Living team. You will bring your experience, motivation and passion to join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support, helping them to develop and maintain their skills, and to create a welcoming environment where they can relax, be themselves and live the life they choose. You will be responsible for a range of Senior Support Worker duties, including checking-in and administering medication, completing fire checks, arranging shift cover for shortfalls and absences, completing handovers, helping to induct and provide on-the-job coaching for new staff, and knowing what to do in an emergency/dealing with emergency situations.
You will need basic computer skills to be able to update support plans and the ability to maintain accurate records, to prioritise and show initiative and you will enjoy interacting with a variety of people. We provide ongoing training and regular supervision so that you can continue to develop your skills and progress in your career.
What we offer you:
● Pay above the national minimum wage
● 28 days leave per year including public holidays, pro rata for part time employees,
increasing to 29 days after 2 years’ service and to 31 days after 5 years’ service
● Cost of DBS check reimbursed on successful completion of probation
● Comprehensive service-specific induction and ongoing regular supervision, training
and development
● Working alongside and shadowing a colleague who will support you as you settle into
your new role
● Opportunity and support to achieve a work-based level 2 or 3 qualification
● Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline
● Reduced rate voluntary healthcare cash plan to support your health and wellbeing
and that of your family
● The chance to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference!
Job Description Person Specification Senior Support Worker duties Further Information
Female Waking Night Support Worker (Supported Living Service)
Full time: 35 hours per week
Salary: Starting at £24,406.20 up to £25,534.60 per annum (£13.00, up to £13.41 per hour)
It is a genuine occupational requirement for some of the people we employ to be female to support people with their personal care. We therefore welcome applications from females for the position of Waking Night Support Worker as permitted under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
You will put the people we support at the heart of your every working night. You will be positive, kind, honest and a good listener. You will have patience, compassion, common sense and the ability to problem solve. Your shifts will involve ensuring all aspects of support and care are provided to a high standard according to individuals’ support plans. You will be supporting individuals with personal care during the night maintaining privacy and dignity, encouraging and promoting independent living skills and ensuring that the rights of the people we support are always respected. You will update and review night time care plans. You will need to be able to maintain accurate records, prioritise and show initiative, and enjoy interacting with a variety of people. You will have basic computer skills. We provide full training and regular supervision so that you can develop your skills and progress in your career.
It is desirable that you have had previous experience in a similar role.
Female Waking Night Support Worker (Daisy Court)
Full time: 35 hours per week
Salary: Starting at £24,406.20 up to £25,534.60 per annum (£13.00, up to £13.41 per hour)
It is a genuine occupational requirement for some of the people we employ to be female to support people with their personal care. We therefore welcome applications from females for the position of Waking Night Support Worker as permitted under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Daisy Court is our brand-new, purpose-built residential home in central Rugby, specifically designed to support individuals with higher needs and dementia. Its prime location, near our other services, ensures residents can readily access and be an active part of the local community.
You will put the people we support at the heart of your every working night. You will be positive, kind, honest and a good listener. You will have patience, compassion, common sense and the ability to problem solve. Your shifts will involve ensuring all aspects of support and care are provided to a high standard according to individuals’ support plans. You will be supporting individuals with personal care during the night maintaining privacy and dignity, encouraging and promoting independent living skills and ensuring that the rights of the people we support are always respected. You will update and review night time care plans. You will need to be able to maintain accurate records, prioritise and show initiative, and enjoy interacting with a variety of people. You will have basic computer skills. We provide full training and regular supervision so that you can develop your skills and progress in your career.
It is desirable that you have had previous experience in a similar role.
Work Placement Students If you are studying for a health and social care degree and looking for a work placement, please contact us.
Work Experience If you are currently at school or college and have an interest in support work but would like to find out more, please contact us about our work experience placements.