We have an awesome opportunity for a Female Support worker/Carer to join us at our Colchester, Essex area.
The role is to work with the client, who has complex care needs in her own home and in the local community, enabling her to take part in social activities.
The role includes assisting with her personal care at home, and in the community. You are required to support her with all moving and handling needs, communication, social and recreational activities, and PEG feeding. You will be expected to accompany her to all daily leisure activities.
You will also be responsible for all domestic activities, and cleaning the clients' areas, and will work as part of an established team. The position requires that you work with the family and alongside another carer and that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer.
Roles available:
* 1 x day shift post
* 1 x night shift post
~ Female applicants only
~ Full clean UK driving Licence
REF: CR/JG
What you'll be working:
Day Carer -
Up to 37.5 hours a week Mondays to Sundays, on a rolling rota, working 5 days per week.
Shift patterns are typically:
* 7am-2.30pm
* 2.30pm-10pm
Night Carer
Sleepovers 10pm-7am.
Salary:
~ Weekdays - £12.73 (under review)
~ Weekends - £15.73
~ Sleep Over rate - National Living Wage per hour.
What you'll be doing:
* To assist in making available a wide range of activities to the client, to enable the client's integration into the local community.
* To provide support with personal care, both at home and when out in the community.
* Participate in external training and development activities as required.
* Comply with all the employers' procedures including financial, human resource, and health and safety.
Administrative Responsibilities
* To liaise and keep the client's mother informed of all progress and any other matters of relevance.
* To be available for regular supervision with the client's mother.
* To complete online statutory training and attend specific training in relevant areas.
* To develop and maintain effective communication, with the client, family, and other relevant agencies.
Any overtime will be at the discretion of the client's mother.
What you'll have:
ESSENTIALS
* Full Clean UK driving license
* Willing to commute to Colchester, Essex
* At least 1 years' experience of working with people with disabilities
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
* Outgoing personality
* Sense of humour
* Flexible
* Punctual
* Patient
* Trustworthy
* Innovative
* Creative
* Committed
* In good health
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