Support Worker - BANK
Location: Hoghton, Preston
Reference ID: SOLOBYN
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try”
About Me
I’m a happy male who lives with my amazing parents in Hoghton. I have learning disabilities and epilepsy which affect my daily living, but my parents and my supporting staff encourage me to be as independent as possible and to live a fulfilling life. I enjoy activities such as music, singing, dancing, trains, and baking, and I love going out for meals and spending time with my family and staff.
About You and Your Role
I’m looking to build a team of support workers who will work together to ensure I can continue to lead a fulfilling life at home and visit places I enjoy. The ideal candidate would have previous experience in care and supporting people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and complex health conditions. I appreciate bubbly, energetic individuals with a good sense of humor.
You will be guided by my parents to support me in a person-centered way.
The Ideal Candidate Would Be:
1. Energetic and ready to try various activities.
2. A person with a genuine caring nature.
3. Passionate about delivering person-centered care and support.
4. A person capable of supporting me with my complex healthcare needs and epilepsy.
5. An excellent communicator with a good sense of humor.
6. Able to promote my independence.
7. A person with excellent administration and recording skills due to the complexity of paperwork involved.
8. Willing to be trained in all aspects of my needs, including administration of Buccal Midazolam and Hydrocortisone injections. I also have a VNS (Vagus Nerve stimulator).
9. A team player.
10. Essential: full UK driving license.
Hours and Pay Rates:
Maternity Leave Cover: January 2025 – September 2025
The shifts for maternity cover are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 09:00 to 16:30 (22.5 hours).
Bank hours also available with immediate effect for the successful applicant. Covering for sickness and annual leave required.
Driving the client's vehicle is a requirement of the role; therefore, applicants will need to be eligible to be added to the insurance policy.
The rate of pay will be £14 per hour. Training is fully paid, and double pay is offered for bank holidays.
5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part-time positions). Employees can also join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months of service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completing a successful probation period.
If you are interested in applying, please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north@solosupportservices.co.uk or call the office at 0345 241 5565 to request an application form.
(The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.)
Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymize all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Experience:
* Complex care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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