Job Description

Support Worker (Female only candidates)- Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire

34 hours per week

13.50 per hour day rate and National living wage sleep rate

A valid driving license is essential for this role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring candidate to work with our client.

Our client lives in her own property in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, adjoined to her family's home including parents and sibling. She has a brain injury, cerebral palsy and learning disability. She needs 24 hour supervision and prompting for activities of daily living, but likes to do as much for herself as possible. Due to requiring personal care our client prefers female only candidates to uphold her privacy and decency. This is therefore an occupational requirement under the Equality Act, 2010.

Our client is sociable and enjoys accessing the community and meeting people. She enjoys conversations and banter, working in a charity shop 3 times a week, walking groups, TV and especially Disney and Marvel films, being read to, theatre shows, concerts and a variety of music. She enjoys playing computer games and would like someone who could play these with her. She enjoys day trips and holidays, so we are looking for someone who likes planning trips and exploring new places.

We are looking to recruit someone who can work flexibly and join the team to support the client to live a life full of fun, adventure and care.

Our client works with a case manager, as well as a team of support staff. Our support staff work 1:1with the client and we have robust measures in place to ensure that each staff member feels well supported. These measures include: regular team meetings, handovers, supervisions and appraisals and open communication with Case Manager and support team. This is a warm and friendly team who are welcoming of new team members.

We are looking for someone who can join the team to help promote our client's confidence, and opportunities to fulfil her life. This client enjoys short breaks and holidays both in the UK and abroad, where 2:1 staffing is in place, and the right candidate will be happy to accompany these trips.

If you can lead with a genuine smile and have an ability to connect with others, you'll be well on your way to fitting into our team. If you are resilient, confident and can think on your feet, whilst ensuring you provide safe, person-centred support, then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate core values such as:

Guide and facilitate our client's journey to live a fulfilled life

Collaborate with the wider team and take part in regular review meetings

Provide stability and dedication to the role

Focus on improving the client's quality of life

Essential Requirements Include:

Skills in working autonomously when required however knows when to seek advice and assistance from the wider team, excellent communication skills including IT and verbal/non-verbal skills.

Preferable:

Past experience, qualifications in health and social care.

Previous experience of working with people who have a brain injury.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free flu jabs Free parking
Application question(s):

Due to personal care requirements client would like female staff only, are you female?
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LS/BCM/0052