Job Description

Female Support Worker
Location - Lichfield
12.21 per hour
Role Description - Female Support Worker

Gray Healthcare are recruiting a female support worker within the Lichfield area to support a lady who has a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Autism and a Learning disability living independently in her own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day.

The lady we support loves fashion, enjoys listening to music, enjoys cooking and enjoy accessing the community.

She will be supported by a female team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights.

Female Support Worker Required Skills and Experience

Social care experience, ideally within Autism and Learning Disabilities and with some experience of supporting individuals with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities. Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging. Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments. You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Hours

24 hour days contract 2 x 12 hour shift per week 10.00am to 22.00pm

Induction and Training

We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary Fully paid induction and training Company pension Professional development Westfield Health Plan Blue light card Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 day

About Us

Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities - giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from Female's for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Do you have 6 months experience working in the UK health sector? Do you require a Sponsorship? (We do not offer Sponsorships)
Work Location: In person