Description
ShiftPattern: Wednesday Only + Adhoc/Sickness/Holidaycover
Wednesday 22:00pm -16:00pm
Location:Waterlooville
We cannot providesponsorshipand we do not hire on a relocation basis, you mustcurrently be based in the Southampton/Portsmoutharea.
Requirements:
- MUST have worked as a carerpreviously in the UK (Preferably atleast 6 monthsexperience)
- Experience working with braininjuries would be beneficial but not essential
- Experience taking patients out into thecommunity
- Full UK drivers license + isMANDATORY to beconsidered for this role, as you are required to drive the clientsautomatic vehicle.
Asthe client is a female, they have requested femaleonly Support Workers.
Our goal is to empower them to integrate morewithin their community whilst maintaining their independence andpersonalchoice.
KeyResponsibilities
Our Support Workers cover all manners ofsupport for others – from companionship and days out, to personalcare and housekeeping.
You’ll receive fullypaid, on the job training and you’ll have the opportunity to buildyour skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with theperson you support.
Skills,Knowledge andExpertise
- Be caring andapproachable
- Hold a Full UK drivers license& have your own vehicle
- Haveexperience/Confidence with the following: Hoists, Manual handling,PEG feeding, Cough Assist Machine & Oral Suction
- Be patient and welcoming
- Be Helpful,reliable & professional
- Bonus points ifyou like pets! The client has two very friendlydogs
- A positive outlook
- Able to help with personal care
- Ableto prepare meals
- Potentially administermedication and Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) inHealth & Social Care or related topic, or be willing to studytowards this
Benefits
- Access to Westfield Rewards– an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers onall your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leadingonline and high street retailers, restaurants , travel companiesand destinations
- Access to theBlue Light Card discount scheme
- Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and SocialCare
- Fully paid on the job training, withshadowing in place
- Fully paid DBS
- Contracts available
- Progressionopportunities within the organisation
- Pensionenrolment
- Access to WestfieldHealth Cash Plan
- 24/7management support
- A great Refer a Friend scheme –receive up to £500 through our Care Friends rewardsscheme when you refer a friend or family member
AboutTeam Brain Injury
Weare individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart ofeverything we do. Our teams are passionate about working inclose partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding,tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possibleto help our clients to access newexperiences.
Our areas of expertiseinclude: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries,Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions andChildren's Services.
We offer great opportunities for ourSupport Workers to join a dedicated client care team, in asupportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope fordevelopment and progression.