Job Description

Join My Team - Support Worker (Bank Hours Available)


Location: Denmead
Hours: Part Time and Bank. Late Afternoon/ Evenings and Weekends plus School Holidays. Typical shifts include: Weekdays 3:30pm - 8pm, Monday to Sunday 8pm to 8am, waking and sleeping nights, weekends and school holidays 8am to 8pm.
Pay


13.44 per hour for all waking hours (Monday to Sunday)
12.21 per hour for sleeping hours (National Living Wage for age 21+)
Bank Holidays paid at 1.5x the applicable rate


Driver Required: Yes - essential
Driving My Car: Yes - it's an automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)
Using Your Own Vehicle: Yes - to get to work (we're not on a good public transport route)


Hi, I'm Tanya!


I was born in 2009 and live at home with my mum, dad, and big brother. I love swimming, hydrotherapy, and being around people - I'm very sociable! I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. I don't speak with words, but I use a communication folder and non-verbal cues to let you know what I need and how I feel. I'm PEG fed and supported 24/7 by a brilliant team of carers.


What I Need Help With


I'm looking for kind and committed Support Workers to join my team. You'll help me with everyday tasks, support me at home and out and about, and work alongside my Case Manager and Therapists to help me live my best life.


? Experience You'll Need


Essential:


Complex medical needs
PEG feeding
Non-verbal communication
Providing therapies
Moving and handling


Desirable:


Experience supporting young people with additional needs
Interest in therapy
Supporting teenagers through waking nights


What I'm Looking For


I'm looking for someone who:


Is Supportive


Kind, patient, and full of energy
Works well with my family and professionals
Loves being part of a close-knit team


Has Integrity


Honest, reliable, and professional
Communicates openly and respectfully
Always does the right thing


Is Client Centred


Puts me at the heart of everything
Adapts support to suit my needs and pace
Helps me grow in confidence and independence


Is Quality Focussed


Takes pride in high standards of care
Follows therapy programmes carefully
Is observant, detail-oriented, and always learning


Is Positive


Brings a can-do attitude and a sense of fun
Focuses on what I can do
Celebrates progress and helps me live life to the fullest


What You'll Get


Ongoing training and support
5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
Pension (subject to eligibility)
Free DBS check
Induction and relevant training (including The Care Certificate)
Regular clinical supervision and review meetings
Support from my dedicated Case Manager and HR team


Recruitment Info


Interviews: As applications come in - may be via video link
Start Date: ASAP (subject to pre-employment checks)


Safeguarding


My team is committed to keeping me safe. You'll need:


Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)
An enhanced DBS check (a conviction won't necessarily stop you from working with me)


Ready to Join Me?


If you're caring, committed, and ready to make a real difference, I'd love to receive your application!