Experienced Support Worker - Wootton Bassett
First City are looking to recruit passionate & enthusiastic support workers to join our workforce and become part of what we believe to be something incredibly rewarding.
This specific role is supporting a young man with Cerebral Palsy in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon.
You will be working in the family home, in a fun, friendly, and welcoming environment. You will be joining in varied activities and helping to explore new activities. You will be working within a support team to enable this young man to communicate to his best level, helping with his personal care needs and encouraging him to be as independent as possible.
Location: Wootton Bassett
Rate: £11.44ph
Hours Available: Full Time / Part Time
Shift patterns: 07.00 - 14.30 and/or 14.30 - 22.00 and/or 22.00 - 07.00 (Sleep night)
Our customer communicates using a choice board, eye movement, touching and can also read lips, facial expressions, and body language.
The ideal candidate:
Someone with a background of supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities, who wants to share interests and hobbies, is fun but responsible, and can build a fantastic rapport with this young man.
About you:
You are reliable and professional - you value honesty and discretion.
You enjoy working in a relaxed, fun, family environment whilst working hard and seeing your client make progress and being a part of that.
You are friendly and approachable.
You are flexible and work well under pressure.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Maintaining a safe and clean environment
2. Promoting independence
3. Feeding
4. Personal care
5. Moving and Assisting
6. Supporting with activities and planning day trips
7. Community Access
8. General household tasks
A minimum of 6 months health and social care experience is required for this role, preferably with specific knowledge and familiarity of brain injuries; however, transferable skills and personal experience will be considered. A full clean driving licence is desirable.
Benefits:
Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured.
Opportunity to increase knowledge through training opportunities.
Opportunity for career progression.
Excellent training and support.
Refer a friend scheme.
Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme.
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING.
Job Info
Job Title: Experienced Support Worker - Wootton Bassett
Company: CV-Library
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Posted:
Closes: Jan 18th 2025
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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