Specialist Carer

1 week ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Support for Independence Full time

**Location**: Poynton, Stockport

**Salary**: £15 per hour

**Contract**: Permanent, 30 hours per week

**About Us**

We are a passionate rehabilitation and care company providing support to children and adults across England, specialising in acquired brain injury, spinal injury and other complex conditions.

We believe that you are the key to our clients’ rehabilitation success and so we offer a great employment package including training, supervisions & support along with an excellent rate of pay.

**About The Role**

Your role will be dedicated to working with a young man with an acquired brain injury and other complex needs. Working to build a professional, working relationship and supporting him with all aspects of care. This will include supporting him with all his daily living activities including personal care, medication and mobility needs. Full training and support will be given.

The role also includes supporting the client with social & leisure activities in the home and out in the community both independently and with his family. The client has input from several health professionals and part of the role includes supporting him with his Therapy Programmes.

**About You**

Required
- Experience of working in a supporting/care role, both in the community and the home.
- Friendly, approachable and confident in the role.
- Experience and ability to understand and deal with complex and challenging conditions.
- Flexible in approach to meet the needs of the client.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised health profession qualification.
- Full driving licence.

Desirable
- Experience working with acquired brain injuries.
- Previously worked with therapists to deliver a support plan.
- Registered on DBS update service.

**The Benefits**
- 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata for part time)
- Additional day for each completed year of service up to 5 years
- Competitive rate of pay
- Ongoing training
- Auto enrolment pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent (required)

Reference ID: SFI138


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