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Are you an experienced care professional who is looking for a rewarding career?
We have a vacancy for professional and friendly support workers to assist a 20-year-old female with an acquired brain injury which she sustained in a car accident a number of years, in her own home and in the community.
Here’s a message from her:
“Hi, I am 20 years old and looking for support workers to join my team.
I work on a farm and need you to be comfortable around animals and happy to support me in getting out and about, and on with my life. I’m interested in real life psychological crimes, and very passionate about nature programme, in particular David Attenborough.
I am looking for day-to-day support people who will work together to make sure I am well looked after. I am moving into my own home soon so will need guidance and assistance to help me with this transition.
If you are up for the challenge and interested in joining me on my journey, please apply and tell me what you can bring to my life!”
Duties:
Your duties will include assisting her with social, leisure and rehabilitation activities.
Hours and rate of pay:
We’re looking for full-time and part-time Support Workers. Various shifts are available - afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, additional hours during school holidays, plus annual leave/sickness cover is available.
Benefits:
Full supervision, including regular formal meeting opportunities
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Additional holidays, accruing with service
Company pension, health cover and employee rewards
Key skills, knowledge and experience:
* You should have previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
* You should have a Driving Licence and own car – this is essential.
* You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care, (or have equivalent experience e.g., completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
* This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Our Client is specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland.
The company is committed to the continuous learning and development of all staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. They provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training.
Training & Development
* Acquired Brain Injury.
* Medication.
* Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
* Moving and Handling.
* Postural Management.
* First Aid.
Company Culture
* Helpful, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values
* Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement
* Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Time off to give blood
* Involvement with charities
* Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office
Please apply now to avoid disappointment.
Job reference: CB422