Female Support Companion
L39 Edge Hill Uni/ Ormskirk Liverpool
£12.12 per hour Mon – Fri weekly pay
9am till 4pm per day
Due to our clients preference, we require females only for this role
Drivers are essential
About Prestige Nursing & Care Liverpool
Liverpool branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated close to Liverpool City Centre, much of our work is in and around our towns and villages within Liverpool. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver, specialising in home care, and support work for children and young adults with an variety of needs.
What our client is looking for
Our client is a young lady with an acquired brain injury, she starts university in September (and will be living in halls of residence) she is in need of a companion to join her on a daily basis, to help with her memory. She enjoys going to the gym, pub quizs and is musically talented. Her companion ideally will be young and fun and have lots in common. Driver is advantage but not essential. You must be willing to travel between WA3 4NW (which is home) and Edge Hill University.
You will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a young adult’s life. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes creating positive relationships with our clients and families, meeting their needs, and always having their best interests at the heart of what we do, this will enable our young clients to achieve their very best.
Do you need experience?
As much as this is preferred, we do offer an excellent care certificate training programme for anyone who is new to care.
What we offer:
1. A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
2. You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
3. Work with our own clients, no agency work.
4. Pension scheme
5. Blue light card
6. Free DBS check
7. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
8. Continued professional development to support you & your career
9. Weekly Pay
10. Holiday Pay
11. Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money – T&C’s apply
12. Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
13. Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.
We’re looking for:
14. Excellent communication skills
15. A driver’s licence is an advantage
16. Good professional and personal references
In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.
You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.
Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.
As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.