We have an exciting opportunity to join the VP team supporting a female client in her early 20’s who has experienced a traumatic head injury and is 2 years post injury. Our client is very physical able but requires support to help manage her fatigue, plan activities, attend appointments and achieve her rehab goals. Whilst she is very motivated our client does require suggestion of activities to do and for support to initiate tasks. Our client loves accessing the community, especially the gym. Our client has specifically requested to be supported by a female. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be able to be a female support worker in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010
Shift times are as follows: 2 Shifts a week – 6 hours per support shift.
£14.50 per hour + holiday pay + pension!
Benefits to joining our team include:
Free care certificate
Comprehensive in-house training to develop your knowledge and skills and support you in your role with us and any future career/educational pursuits.
Referral bonus of £200 per support worker/HCA/care assistant and £300 per RMN/RNLD if you refer a colleague
Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light scheme
We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond with staff awards
No uniform required
Your role would include:
Accessing the community
Supporting with helping our client to plan her day and interact meaningfully in the world around her.
Supporting with daily living tasks including cooking and domestic duties
Maintaining daily records
Motivating and encouraging the client to achieve goals
All candidates are subject to our compliance checks and are only permitted to work once complete, these include DBS check, right to work checks, references and any necessary training.