Support Workers

Location: Sandown area, Isle of Wight

Salary:

• Weekday rate £14.90
• Weekend day rate £15.95
• Weekday Night rate £17.47
• Weekend Night rate £18.98

Time-and-a-half on bank holidays

Vacancy Type: Part Time

The organisation provides regular 1:1 clinical supervision and 24/7 emergency on-call support.

Their dedicated and experienced Case Managers are responsible for the support team's day-to-day management. They provide access to mandatory training and brain injury-specific training.

The Role

Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury? Do you want tomake a positive difference in someone’s life? Whatever your background, join their team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.

They are recruiting Support Workers to join an established 24/7 care team that provides care to a 72-year-old gentleman with an acquired brain injury who lives in his own home in the Sandown area of the Isle of Wight.

The client requires support with all aspects of care and is entirely dependent on others.

Support requirements:

They are recruiting for a regular support worker to join their team- contracted part-time hours are available.

They are looking to recruit regular support workers to cover weekend afternoon shifts, 13.30-21.00. A variety of shifts are available to cover ad hoc (annual leave and emergency sickness cover).

The team follows a monthly rolling rota.

• Flexibility is required to cover holidays and sickness ( days and nights)
• Hours of work include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
• Up-to-date DBS at the enhanced level is required, which is paid for by the employer.

What does the role offer you?

• An induction and training program offering support and guidance every step of the way.
• Regular supervision/appraisal with your Case Manager and ongoing support from the wider team and therapists.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Relaxed, homely, and welcoming working environment.
• A supportive and friendly family who are grateful for all the support they receive.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicant must show passion and commitment for the role, with an opportunity to get to know the client and make a difference in his daily living.
• Ability to bring your strengths and interests to the team.
• Must have previous support experience.
• Experience working with individuals with a brain injury would be an advantage, but it’s not essential as support and training are provided.
• Good sense of humour.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be flexible to provide cover depending on the client’s needs and wishes
• Must have a full, clean driving licence

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Contact information

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