Cheryl and Craig are looking for a Senior Support Worker. As a Senior, you will also be supporting Craig, her boyfriend when necessary. Cheryl is a sociable, friendly person who lives independently in Torquay and has an established team supporting her. She requires some support with budgeting her money and occasionally needs emotional support to manage her anxiety. Craig has a brain injury that affects his mobility and memory, but he leads an active and independent life.
Essential for this job:
* This position is a genuine occupational requirement covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females are requested.
* Driver with valid full UK licence
Contract Hours: 37.5h
Contract Type: Permanent
Date Applications Close: 20/11/2024
Reference: JF/CC
Responsibilities:
* Support Cheryl and Craig in their daily activities and social life.
* Provide emotional support to Cheryl during challenging times.
* Assist Craig with mobility and memory challenges.
* Encourage independence and introduce new activities to both Cheryl and Craig.
* Step up in the absence of the team leader.
Ideally you will:
* Have some experience of working with people with a brain injury.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Be looking to take the next step up in your career.
* Have the energy to keep up with Craig's and Cheryl's social life.
* Be reliable and flexible.
* Enjoy this line of work.
* Be able to lead when needed.
* Have a get up and go attitude.
Benefits:
* Competitive salaries.
* Award Winning Pension Scheme.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay.
* Critical Illness cover.
* Life Insurance.
* Mandatory induction.
* Ongoing high quality training.
* Career development opportunities.
* A real chance to make a difference to someone's life.
We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure the right candidates are selected. A DBS check will be requested for the successful candidate, with the cost being returned after successful completion of the probation period (6 months).
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £24,434.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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