We are seekingcompassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our clientscare team in Peacehaven. Our client is an independent man in hisearly 30s who has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. He requires assistance in all aspects ofdaily living and has some complex health needs but his zest forlife remains undiminished. You will besupporting our client in his own home working alongside a committedand dynamic small careteam.
We arelooking for 2 support workers for days and 1 fornights. Please note night shifts are onlyavailable to femaleworkers.
Pay ratesfor these vacancies are broken down asfollows:
Mondayto Friday: 09:00 21:00 @15.00
Mondayto Friday: 21:00 09:00 @16.00
Saturdayto Sunday: 09:00 21:00 @16.00
Saturdayto Sunday: 21:00 09:00 @17.00
Some of themain duties for thisinclude:
Administrationof medication and regularstocktaking
Moving andhandling with ahoist
Gastrostomycare
Personalcare
Specialisedtechniques
Assisting ourclient in thecommunity
Administrativeduties
Generalhousework
Requirements
Trainingspecific to this client which is provided to CQC standardsinclude:
SafeguardingAdults
Health andSafety
FirstAid
FoodHygiene
Administrationof Medication via GastrostomyPEG
Pressure AreaCare
Moving andHandling with hoisttransfer
Gastrostomycare
Epilepsy
EssentialRequirements Identified for thisRole:
Youmust have previous care experience and be a reliable team playerfriendly fun anddynamic
Youwill need to drive as part of this role so it is essential you havea full UK driving licence
Anenhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to bemet byHomeCareDirect)
Prepared tocommit to long term care for one client in a personcentredway
Willing to betrained to CQC standards to meet the clientsneeds
Respect Companypolicies andprocedures
Bereliable / nonjudgemental / caring / responsible /compassionate
Committed toconfidentiality and to treat the client with dignity andrespect
Benefits
Contractual:
Companypension scheme
Enhanced bank holidaypayments
Annual Leave is paid at5.6weeks (prorata) per annum based on contractedhours
Support:
Fullsupport and supervisions from your dedicated Regional CareLead
Training and full support from your localHCD Community Nurse Assessor
Careerpathway options
A personal developmentplan
24hr oncallsupport
EmployeeBenefits:
A BlueLight discount card
Longservice awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP(Employee Assistance Programme) provided by SpectrumLife
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HomeCareDirect is a national service providerand industryleading specialist in the personalisation of care athome. Registered with the Care Quality Commission HomeCareDirectprovides a personcentred approach keeping clients safe at homesupporting with recruitment employment and training for their staffto the highest standards meeting legal and regulatoryrequirements.
Ourorganisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment safeguardingand protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all ourstaff are vetted selected trained and supervised fairly and to ahigh standard so that they can provide safe effective andcompassionatecare.
We will beyour legal employer on behalf of the client and you will not beasked to support other clients. This is a permanent position with a6 month probationary period.
Excellentcommunication skills, care experience