Personal Development Worker for Darren in Blantyre

The Vacancy

Could you be the perfect match for Darren?

Darren is 24 years old and with a dedicated team of Personal Development Workers (support worker type role) around him, lives in his own home in Blantyre.

Darren’s team of Personal Development Workers (Dawn, John, Natalie, Lisa and William) think he is pretty amazing, they describe him as inquisitive, playful, determined, sweet, active and adventurous.

They love supporting him every day to live his good life and are looking for more good people to join them so Darren can do more of the things that bring him joy such as swimming, painting, crafting and hopeful for Darren to trying new things – perhaps cycling and horse riding.

Can you walk alongside Darren, learning from him as well as helping him to navigate all that life throws at him? Can you wrap around Darren and be who he needs you to be on any given day? Supporting him to make sense of the world around him.

Darren tells us that his day-to-day routine is very important to him, he likes knowing that he can trust and feel safe in the people around him. He loves setting out on long walks no matter the weather. Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? Rain, hail, sleet, snow or sun, enjoying being outdoors and all the benefits it brings.

Being a driver would be an advantage as Darren likes to go coastal walks along quiet beaches or amongst woodlands in large country parks.

Could you be the right match for Darren? Can you help him live in his own home, get out on adventures and feel equally a part of his local community?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include: We pay PVG and SSSC fees 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years’ Life Assurance Access to discount scheme Cycle to work and tech scheme Credit Union affiliation, flexible working options… but the biggest benefit of all is working for Darren and knowing you are part of something life changing, surrounded by great team mates and a supportive manager, Janine. Apply Now or call Janine for a chat to learn more, 0141 427-*2946.

£12 per hour from 1st April (sleepovers paid at £10.90ph).

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The Company

C-Change was founded in 2001 and having always championed Self-Directed Support, the organisation provides outcome focused personalised support that is creative and flexible, adapting to the changing needs of the individual.

C-Change supports people that have learning disabilities, mental health issues and other additional support needs to have real positive change in their lives regardless of their age or circumstances. Our work is based on a Human Rights Approach, empowering people to live their life to its fullest potential whilst being active citizens within their community.