Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom The Upstreet Project Full time

Upstreet, near Canterbury (CT3 4DD)
£10.50 - £11 p/h starting wage + enhancements (depending upon experience and qualifications). Reviewed after 3 months' probation
- Looking for a really rewarding new job? Are you confident but kind, flexible and friendly with a good sense of humour?_

We support individuals with a condition called Korsakoff's Syndrome. The people we support are mostly in their 40s and 50s, have short term memory problems but are otherwise very active, outgoing and sociable.

On a day-to-day basis your role will include prompting, supporting and sometimes assisting the currently resident clients with their daily living skills, from hoovering their room and personal care, to going to the local shop. You will be expected to supervise and assist with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper. You will be responsible for supporting a small group of clients each day to manage laundry, keep their rooms clean and tidy and perform basic household tasks. You will also be responsible for some other household duties. Once you have mastered the basics, you will be trained to administer medication, go out with the clients to appointments, go shopping, for walks, to the library - all the things that are part of 'normal' life.

Good spoken and written communication skills and a great sense of humour essential as is a full UK driving licence and having a basic knowledge of computers.

Previous experience with a similar client group plus relevant qualifications an advantage but not essential as full training provided. You should be willing to work variable shifts, including alternate weekends. Shifts are normally a mix of short (6 hours) and long (12 hours) shifts. The day shift begins at 8am.

No Agencies please

Required licence or certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

- full and clean UK driving licence
- good spoken and written communication skills
- NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you believe you have the skills, personality and drive for this role then please contact
Helen Johnson on 01227 860516 ext 222 or 223, between 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

Work Remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: From £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Day Staff


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