Specialist Support Worker

I am a fun-loving, happy and vibrant young man who is intelligent and sociable. I have complex health needs, which means I need support 24 hours per day with 2 Healthcare assistants. My health needs include Epilepsy, PEG feed, tracheostomy, regular suctioning and physiotherapy. I am reliant on my team for all transfers using the equipment provided. In addition, I require support with all aspects of personal care and tasks of daily living. I enjoy going to school and socialising with family and friends. The ideal candidate needs to be fun-loving, confident, assertive and a team player. You need to be able to establish a good relationship with my mum, who I live with. Be able to work in a team and follow instructions from a clinical lead. Previous health experience is essential.

Shifts are 12.5 hours and staff are required to support with days, nights and alternate weekends. Times are 06:45 am 19:15 pm and 18:45pm to 07:15am

You will need to commit to a 6-month probation/training period to become competent enough to support me. Full training will be provided. You need to be flexible and be able to work unsociable hours: Days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You may also be required to support me in hospital settings or on holiday as required.

Must be a car driver with own vehicle.

There are opportunities for full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) as well as part. These are being paid at a rate of £14 per hour until they are fully competent and then £15 per hour weekdays, £16 per hour week nights and £17 per hour at weekends.

5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part-time positions). Employees are also able to join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completion of a successful probation period.

(The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)