Support Workers Required
Location: Edenbridge
Hours: Full time and part time positions available.
Shift hours:
* Monday to Sunday day shift 8am to 8pm (double up care)
* Monday to Sunday sleep in night support 8pm to 8am (sleeping from 10pm)
Wage:
* £15 per hour Monday - Friday
* £17 per hour Saturday & Sunday
* £11.44 sleep night per hour
About Me:
I am a 37 year old man and have an acquired brain injury. I currently reside at a rehabilitation centre, I will be moving soon to live at home with my Mum. I enjoy visiting parks, cafes, shops and meeting people.
I use an electric wheelchair which enables me to move around and to access the community with supervision. I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle that allows me to visit places in the community which you will be required to drive to transport me out in the community.
I have a range of difficulties as a result of my injuries including:
* Severe movement impairment due to a lack of muscle activity and high tone from my traumatic brain injury.
* Difficulties communicating my wants, needs, and wishes through speech; however, I can communicate my basic needs with a total communication approach.
* Difficulties with my thinking and planning skills.
* Difficulties managing my frustrations at times.
I require the assistance of 2 carers 15 hours per day and 1 carer during the night.
Job Description:
A team of reliable support workers will be required to assist me with all activities of daily living including transfers, managing my continence, washing, dressing and grooming, meal preparation, managing medication, and supporting my health with appointment assistance, socialising with my family and friends, keeping my home clean and tidy, completing laundry, and accessing the local community.
Applicants must be patient, supportive, helpful, caring, and able to work in a discreet and confident manner while having a good sense of humour. It is important that staff respect my abilities and support me to be my best and most independent in all areas. Being flexible and able to work on your own initiative is also important.
Support will be required Monday-Sunday 7am-10pm with 2 carers required per day and sleep night support 7 nights per week. If you are able to cover any of these hours, please get in touch. We are seeking staff who can deliver a consistent and high number of hours to the support package as I work best with people I know well.
Tasks:
* Using specialist equipment to help me participate in washing, dressing, grooming and getting changed throughout the day, enabling me to be part of decisions wherever I can.
* Support with managing continence needs throughout the day, including cleaning and changing of equipment.
* Support with meal preparation and clean-up, planning meals, and food shopping.
* Support with planning the day and activities.
* Support with completing activities and exploring new interests.
* Support for socialisation and contact with family, friends, and peers.
* Support with light domestic tasks such as cleaning floors, laundry, and surface wipe downs.
* Managing medication administration in a timely manner to manage my movement difficulties, recording medication, stocks, and ordering.
* Tracking appointments and supporting with attendance.
* Checking equipment and reporting concerns.
* Supporting with a maintenance programme of exercises or stretches as able.
* Support me to communicate my wants, needs, and wishes to those around me.
* Support to manage and de-escalate any frustrations.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK with no criminal background. Post subject to DBS check.
What we can offer:
* Excellent rates of pay with enhancements for weekends.
* Comprehensive fully funded training package and ongoing support.
* Fully funded enhanced DBS check.
* An opportunity to work with one client and really make a difference.
* Full support from Case Management and wider Multidisciplinary Team working to support the Client.
How to apply:
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or emailing dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk and quoting the reference. Please include your CV and a covering letter. Two references will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 36 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
Physical Setting:
* Homecare.
Shift:
* 12 hour shift.
* Day shift.
* Night shift.
Work days:
* Every weekend.
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 2024 08 23 NL 1497753
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