Job Description

Support Worker NN001

We are currently seeking a female support worker to assist a client with a Spinal Cord Injury living in the Rothwell area of Northamptonshire. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life by supporting their independence and daily living.

Our client lives at home with his father and has regular visiting family members including a dog. He leads a varied and active lifestyle and staff will be required to support him with going to the gym and social activities as well as holidays.

Staff must be flexible and able to work a share of weekends. Cooking and cleaning duties required.

Location:

Rothwell, Northamptonshire

Roles Available:

Part time - 1 or 2 shifts per week

Shift Pattern:

26 hour shift including sleepover - working 8am to 9:30am the following day

Pay Rates:

14.00 per hour weekday day rate 15.00 per hour weekend day rate 76.00 per sleepover
1.00 per hour less during probationary period

Role Responsibilities:

Supporting the client with day-to-day personal care and mobility Accompanying the client to the gym, social activities, and on holidays Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks Promoting independence while ensuring safety and well-being

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

A full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive the client's adapted vehicle A positive, proactive and empathetic approach Excellent communication skills Flexible and reliable Comfortable around dogs

Preferred:

Previous experience of complex care and/or spinal cord injuries

Reference ID:

NN001

Female applicants only, due to genuine occupational requirements (Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Equality Act 2010).

At

Ourway Care Ltd

, we are committed to

equality, diversity, and inclusion

. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

About Ourway Care

Ourway Care put our clients at the very centre of their care. Our care packages are driven by the client's lifestyle and home circumstances to ensure that each bespoke team is able to meet the unique needs of each client.

Ourway Care support our clients to recruit their own teams to support their daily routines, whether that be hospital visits, trips, work or holidays.

As a support worker in one of our teams you will receive full in-house training in the specific needs of your client from our dedicated team. Our 3 day induction training program will deliver blended learning of face to face classroom and online sessions.

By recruiting for each client specifically we create teams that are able to provide a consistent continuation of care and quality, with a commitment to a sustainable care provision to provide the client with the very best levels of care.

As one of our Support Workers you will receive:

Excellent hourly rates of pay Enhanced rates for weekends Double time for Bank Holidays Guaranteed hours Paid training Paid DBS Attendance Bonus Company Sick Pay Annual Leave Buy Back Scheme Health Cash Plan
Ourway Care want staff in all areas of the business to feel that they are a valued and appreciated part of the company. In addition to the benefits above there is also the opportunity for long term, goal based career development. We encourage further professional qualifications and career advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose:

To support your client with their day-to-day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

Internal and Management:

This role will report to: Registered Manager/Care Manager

Key Duties/Responsibilities for our Support Workers:

Supporting your client to safely lead a fulfilling and more independent life by:

Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, cooking, household tasks and paperwork Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual's choice Support and monitor your client's healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times Participate in learning and development opportunities as required

This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.

As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.

Confidentiality - All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.

Health & Safety at Work - It is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Residential home
Application question(s):

Are you flexible and reliable? Do you have excellent communication skills?
Experience:

Care Work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NN001
Expected start date: 21/07/2025