We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our client's care team in Peacehaven. Our client is an independent man in his early 30s who has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. He requires assistance in all aspects of daily living and has some complex health needs, but his zest for life remains undiminished. You will be supporting our client in his own home, working alongside a committed and dynamic small care team.
We are looking for 2 support workers for days and 1 for nights. Please note, night shifts are only available to female workers.
Pay rates for these vacancies are broken down as follows:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00 @ £15.00
Monday to Friday: 21:00 - 09:00 @ £16.00
Saturday to Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00 @ £16.00
Saturday to Sunday: 21:00 - 09:00 @ £17.00
Some of the main duties for this include:
· Administration of medication and regular stock-taking
· Moving and handling with a hoist
· Gastrostomy care
· Personal care
· Specialised techniques
· Assisting our client in the community
· Administrative duties
· General housework
Requirements
Training specific to this client which is provided to CQC standards include:
· Safeguarding Adults
· Health and Safety
· First Aid
· Food Hygiene
· Administration of Medication via Gastrostomy PEG
· Pressure Area Care
· Moving and Handling with hoist transfer
· Gastrostomy care
· Epilepsy
Essential Requirements Identified for this Role:
· You must have previous care experience and be a reliable team player, friendly, fun and dynamic
· You will need to drive as part of this role so it is essential you have a full, UK driving licence
· An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect)
· Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way
· Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs
· Respect Company policies and procedures
· Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate
· Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect
Benefits
Contractual:
Company pension scheme
Enhanced bank holiday payments
Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours
Support:
Full support and supervisions from your dedicated Regional Care Lead
Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career pathway options
A personal development plan
24hr on-call support
Employee Benefits:
A Blue Light discount card
Long service awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life
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HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person-centred approach, keeping clients safe at home, supporting with recruitment, employment and training for their staff to the highest standards, meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We will be your legal employer on behalf of the client and you will not be asked to support other clients. This is a permanent position with a 6 month probationary period.