Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Aughton Park, United Kingdom Social Care Recuiting Full time

_**We are actively seeking a dedicated and proactive Support Worker to make a real difference in the life of a young woman with an acquired brain injury. You will support the client in their home and also in accessing the local community.**_
- **Location**:_Aughton, Lancashire_
- **Salary**:_ _£13.00 per hour (weekdays); £14.00 per hour (weekends); £95.00 per sleep-in shift; double rate on Bank Holidays_

**Client Details**:The client is a young woman with an acquired brain injury, was previously enrolled in college and is now seeking meaningful occupation. Due to the client’s specific needs and preferences, this role is exclusively open to female applicants.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Assist and facilitate the client in day-to-day activities at home and within the community (no personal care required)
- Accompany the client to external appointments and engage in meaningful community activities including seeking occupation.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of therapists, including psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech and language specialists, to implement her rehabilitation programme and foster independence

**Requirements**:

- You need to be reliable, professional, and be able to maintain confidentiality.
- You should be friendly and easy to talk to.
- You must be flexible and good at supporting people emotionally.

**Preferences**:

- It's a plus if you've helped young people with brain injuries before.
- Experience in working at a client's home is good to have.
- Being outgoing and positive helps you fit this role better.
- Having a clean UK driving licence is a big plus.

**Please note**:

- We practised SAFE hiring protocols with a strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk. All prospective employees will undergo appropriate background checks as part of any recruitment process._

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

**Salary**: £13.00-£26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

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 provide the specific client location but can give you commute time)
- Are you happy with a part-time 20 hours per week role (which may include split shifts and occasional sleep-ins)?
- Briefly describe your most relevant previously held role in health and social care with relevant to Brain Injury?

**Experience**:

- caring for someone in their own home: 1 year (preferred)
- living in the UK: 5 years (required)
- caring for someone with a brain injury or similar disability: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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