Care Assistant

Description
Pay rate:
£14.00 per hour during the week,
£15.00 on the weekend and £16.00 for weekend nights (WEEKLY PAY)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday Days & nights available
Some shifts available:
4pm - 9pm
10pm - 9am
9am - 8pm
10am - 6pm (Saturdays)
There can be some variation based on term/non-term time, as the individual you would be supporting is currently in college.
Location: Lincoln
Unfortunately we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in the Lincoln area.
We're thrilled to offer a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate individual to provide care to a person we support in Lincoln. This role will be supporting a young lady who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy & severe Dystonia.
She also has chronic lung disease and requires tracheostomy and ventilation support.
This is a complex role and so applicants should be confident/have some experience with at least some of the above.
This position is open to female support workers only, due to the family & client preference
Key Responsibilities
Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping. At Team Brain Injury Support, you'll be working with someone living with complex care needs and receive fully paid, on the job training. So, whether you're an experienced support worker or completely new to the sector, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills in a safe and trusted environment.

• Support with all facets of daily living
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment
• Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times
• Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy
• Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
• Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place
• Fully paid DBS
• Contracts available
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Pension enrolment
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 management support
• A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 when you refer a friend and they pass their probation!

About Team Brain Injury We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.
We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.
Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.