Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Durham, United Kingdom Social Care Recuiting Full time

**Location**: Belmont, Durham DH1

**Job Type**: Permanent, Full-Time (35hr) & Part-Time roles available with Flexible Rota

**Pay**:
Weekday: £13.00ph

Weekend: £14.00ph

Bank Holidays: £26ph

**About the Role**:
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to provide dedicated care for a mature female in her 60's living in Belmont with her husband. The role involves either a part time or full time role (35 hours per week including long days & sleep-in's), 2:1 support, both in the client's home and out in the community. The client requires personal care, moving and handling and support with accessing the community.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assisting the client with daily living activities.
- Accompanying the client on outings and social/leisure activities.
- Supporting the client with moving and handling, full personal care and household duties (including cooking)
- Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment in the client's home.
- Working closely with the client's family and other care team members.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English is crucial.
- A confident and sensitive approach to care, with respect for the client's independence.
- Experience in supporting individuals with brain injury or similar conditions is preferred.
- A full, valid UK driving license.
- Ability to empathise with the client and support appropriately.
- Preference for non-smokers.

**Benefits**:

- Comprehensive training and induction.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Application Process**:
**Note**: We adhere to SAFE hiring practices, ensuring the welfare of vulnerable individuals. An enhanced criminal record check will be conducted.

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

**Salary**: £13.00-£26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Have you previously been dismissed from a role in health and social care? (YES/NO)
- Will you be able to provide references for all of your previous care roles? (if not why not?)
- Where do you currently live? (we cannot reveal the client's address but can provide you with the drive time )
- Briefly describe your previously held role and who you cared for (ideally relevant to Brain Injury / caring for someone within their home and personal care)?
- Are you happy with a part-time or full-time position (Part-time, maximum of 18 hours p/week and FT maximum of 35 hours p/week with 8-hour sleep-ins)? Are you okay working around a beloved dog in a family home?

**Experience**:

- caring for someone in their own home: 1 year (required)
- working with someone with a brain injury: 1 year (required)
- professional care (working for a care provider in the UK): 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- right to work full time in the UK without sponsorship (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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