Job Description

Steps Ahead Care & Support, established in 2009 are rated

OUTSTANDING

by CQC and are specialists in acquired brain injury, spinal injuries, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We offer

bespoke

packages to clients in their own homes and our support team help build our ethos by promoting client's

independence

and offering them

community-based

and or

rehabilitation

support.

We are looking to recruit

passionate & enthusiastic

support workers to join Team Steps and become part of what we believe to be, something incredibly

rewarding and person centred.

This role is based in

Looe

and surrounding areas and a variety of hours are available,

FULL client specific training will be provided to all support workers.

The main client is a young woman who requires complex care, including PEG feeding and management of epilepsy. She lives in her busy family home and loves to get out in the community with her support workers and try new activities.

Someone who is familiar with the area or can research into suitable activities for the both of you would be beneficial. As the client is a young woman, she is looking for support workers around her own age, to allow her to share common interests and view her support workers as companions rather than staff.

What do we offer our team?

Competitive rates of pay

13.50 - 17.50 per hour, plus extra for Bank Holidays

A comprehensive?training package

, including provision of mandatory training, role specific training and inclusion on QCF level 2 (dependent on your current qualifications)

200 bonus through the refer a friend scheme

Access to our 24-hour on call/debrief service

Free bespoke classroom-based training

Access to a TRiM practitioner if required

Chance to opt into our pension scheme

Hours Available:

Currently, with our main client, we have Wednesdays and Fridays available, this will amount to 24 hours over a two week period.

We also have clients in surrounding areas meaning overtime is also an option.

Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities will include:

Arranging & support to attend appointments

General upkeep of the property

Administering Medication

Accessing the community

. Assisting with the clients programme of rehabilitation

Requirements for the position:

Complex care experience is preferred

The chosen individuals will be enthusiastic, reliable and self - motivated. Six months health and social care experience is preferable, however, transferrable skills and personal experience will be considered.

If you are interested in this role, would like to apply, or for further information please contact our Recruitment Co-Ordinator,?at our HQ on?01752 547257

Alternatively, please see our website to apply for our current vacancies?https://www.stepsaheadsupport.co.uk/vacancies

INDHP

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

Pay: 13.50-17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Referral programme
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person