Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Onefourseven Full time

**£15 per hr. Double time bank holidays. Full-time Permanent.**

We are looking for someone to join a small, passionate team providing care and support to a male in his twenties with cerebral palsy who lives with his family in his own home.
- Average 39 hrs per week.
- Shifts are 48.5 hrs starting at 09:00 with lone-working.
- Each 48.5 hrs shift pays between £722.40 and £1087.50.
- Rotas published and available in advance.

Christopher's family recognises the value of his care team which is reflected in this starting pay rate. We believe his care team deserves to be paid well for the amazing work they do.

This post has a comprehensive induction/shadowing plan with ongoing support from professionals. We offer full training and career development.

NEST workplace pension scheme in place.

**What we are looking for**:
Minimum 2 years’ carer experience in the last 5 years (professional or providing care for a relative or loved one).

Offer a regular and reliable helping hand throughout the day.

You need to be physically able and willing to undertake various activities such as swimming, art, theatre visits and walking.

Flexibility and ability to cover for others in the team is essential to the role. You will be providing care and support on a rota basis covering every day of the week including weekends and bank holidays.

**Job description**:
Chris needs support with his daily routine and social activities as he keeps busy with art & crafts, shopping, café, theatre, listening to music, day trips, watering plants in his garden, reading and needs help having a fun day. He likes to try new activities and new foods.

Chris lives in his own well equipped adapted home and needs support, care and company.

Chris is equally happy indoors and also loves to spend time outdoors with you steering one of his wheelchairs. Eating is a social occasion for Chris, he needs help at mealtimes while you are both eating. He loves most foods and especially puddings with custard.

**Responsibilities**:
Provide care and support to Chris and help him enjoy his life by helping him access places, events and activities he cannot manage on his own

Activity coordinator

Provide personal care, dressing and physiotherapy

Drive Chris to appointments/activities in his wheelchair accessible vehicle

Reading with Chris from his selection of books

Prepare meals and drinks, cleaning equipment, light housekeeping

Most of the tasks are doing the sort of practical, day-to-day things that anyone else does, but which Chris can't

**Other information**:
**Please submit a supporting statement in addition to your CV.**

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.

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

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

Physical setting:

- Homecare

**Experience**:

- Care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

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