Job Description

Suppor Worker for a Young Person

Saxmundham/ Suffolk

Part Time position available

Weekdays, Weekends and night shifts available

Pay-rate: 12.64 (weekdays), 13.97 (weekends)

An exciting opportunity is available to join a support worker team in Saxmundham, Suffolk, caring?for a?young adult (male). The ideal candidate should have experience in caring for young people/adults with physical disabilities. The role is best suited to someone who is energetic, a team player, has a good sense of humour, and has?a professional and responsible work ethic. Ideally, the candidate should also have a clean UK driving licence.

The client is looking for a support worker who will assist him in his daily activities, physical therapy goals and promote his safety and independence.?Social and recreational pursuits are?an important element?of the client's care, as he enjoys socialising with friends, going to concerts and attending social clubs.

The Client

Friendly, outgoing young adult, male who is a non-verbal communicator and a wheelchair user. He is dependent on his support workers to promote his safety and assist with all the activities of daily living.

The Role

The role includes providing personal care, administration of medication, assistance with nutrition, physiotherapy and adhering to manual handling requirements.

The candidate should build an appropriate rapport with the client, advocate for privacy and dignity and promote the client's independence and psychosocial needs, as well as provide a high standard of therapeutic support, in line with the relevant care plans.

Full training, support and guidance will be provided by the case manager who oversees the care team.

Skills required:

Experience working with young people/ adults with? additional?health and physical needs. Experience in the safe use of manual handling equipment. Reliable, punctual,?professional?and friendly. Excellent communication skills, a caring approach, with good initiative and?problem-solving?skills. Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Flexibility to occasionally adjust or increase hours in accordance with the client and family's needs. Must be fluent in English - both written and verbal. Clean?driving license Satisfactory DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK- (sponsorship not available)

Benefits

Double pay on public holidays Flexible working Being part of an established care team. Pension scheme. Full training. Support and guidance provided from case management team (OFH Care). Supervision and appraisal.
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.64 per hour

Work Location: In person