Support Worker
1 month ago
We are looking for a support worker for a charming, humorous and happy young man with complex care needs, who requires continuous supervision, care and support. The role is based in Lewes, Brighton in our clients own home. The waking night hours are 7pm to 7am on a Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
About the Client and Support Needed:
Our clients' interests are varied and he loves playing with his lego, watching TV and visiting museums, especially the Imperial War Museum. In spite of our clients' medical conditions, he is described as being 'the happiest person ever' with a quick sense of humour, enjoying life and college whilst being supported by his parents, younger sibling and care team.
Our client needs support to ensure he is safe. Your role will be to ensure he is never left alone and to respond to him when needed, accompanying him to the bathroom, supporting during seizures and calling for assistance if necessary. You will also ensure his medication is administered on time each morning.
You will ideally have experience of a similar care role and a knowledge of children's British culture or similar interests.
You should be friendly, enthusiastic and be meticulous with punctuality...a good sense of humour is a must
Requirements
Training Provided to CQC standards, which are specific to this client include:
Induction Training
Safeguarding Adults
Health and Safety
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Administering of Medication
Personal Care
Epilepsy and Emergency Aid
Moving and Handling
Learning Disabilities
Autism Awareness
Essential Requirements Identified for this Role:
- An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect)
- This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only
- Experience in a similar care role is required
- A willingness to provide holiday cover across the team
- Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way
- Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs
- Respect Company policies and procedures
- Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate
- Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect
Benefits
Contractual Benefits:
Company pension scheme
Enhanced bank holiday payments: 2 days at x 1.5 hourly pay and 5 days at x 2 times hourly pay
Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours
Support Provided:
Full support and supervisions from your dedicated Regional Care Lead
Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career pathway options
A personal development plan
24hr on-call support
Employee Benefits:
A Blue Light discount card
Long service awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person-centred approach, keeping clients safe at home, supporting with recruitment, employment and training for their staff to the highest standards, meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Requirements
Care experience
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