Description
We are recruiting a team of Support Workers to care for our young client with complex needs, living in their loving family home in Benfleet.
Our Client
Our client is a happy, cheeky, and playful individual. He has epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which has led to developmental delays and learning disabilities.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Support Worker, specifically in supporting individuals with behavioural needs, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and non-verbal communication.
Candidates must be confident and fluent in English. Our client leads an active and full life with a busy social calendar and loves accessing the community. They have an adapted vehicle for regular outings, so candidates must be drivers.
Shift availability
This will be a 0-hour contract however, you will be able to choose between full-time or part-time hours. We currently have day and wake-night shifts available from Wednesday to Sunday.
Day shifts start at 08:00 am and finish at 20:00pm, and a wake night shift will begin at 20:00 and finish at 08:00 am.
All shifts are 2:1.
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Responsibilities
* To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
* To confidently and clearly communicate with the client and using aids where necessary.
* To closely observe and monitor the client for seizure activity.
* To drive the clients adapted vehicle when regularly accessing the community.
* To assist the client with moving and handling, including the use of equipment such as hoists.
* To show the client dignity and respect when providing personal care to the client.
* To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
Requirements
* 6 months paid UK based care experience.
* Previous experience working as a Support Worker with complex care clients, including clients with behaviours that challenge.
* Flexibility to offer availability at short notice, including weekend shifts.
* A manual, clean UK driver’s licence is required as the client's adapted vehicle will need driving.
Benefits of working for Superior Healthcare
Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
Blue light care - we’ll pay for it
Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team
Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers
Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions
In-house wellbeing team to support you
24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice
Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors
Accumulate holiday pay as you work
We match your pension contributions