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Support Workers
Location: Sandown area, Isle of Wight
Job Type: Part-Time, Contract
Salary: £14.90 - £18.89 per hour
(Weekday rate £14.90, Weekend day rate £15.95, Weekday Night rate £17.47, Weekend Night rate £18.98), Time-and-a-half on bank holidays.
Hours: Include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
The organisation provides regular 1:1 clinical supervision and 24/7 emergency on-call support.
Their dedicated and experienced Case Managers are responsible for the support team's day-to-day management. They provide access to mandatory training and brain injury-specific training.
The Role
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury?
Do you want to make a positive difference in someone's life?
Whatever your background, join their team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.
Our client is recruiting Support Workers to join an established 24/7 care team that provides care to a 72-year-old gentleman with an acquired brain injury who lives in his own home in the Sandown area of the Isle of Wight.
The client requires support with all aspects of care and is entirely dependent on others.
- You will cover a variety of shifts, but mostly afternoon shifts, 14:15 – 18:45.
- The team follows a monthly rolling rota.
- Flexibility is required to cover holidays and sickness (days and nights)
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to bring your strengths and interests to the team.
- Must have previous support experience.
- Must show passion and commitment for the role
- Experience working with individuals with a brain injury would be an advantage, but it's not essential as support and training are provided.
- Good sense of humour.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be flexible to provide cover depending on the client's needs and wishes
- Must have a full, clean driving licence
- Up-to-date DBS at the enhanced level is required (paid for by the employer)
What They Offer You
- An induction and training program offering support and guidance every step of the way.
- Regular supervision/appraisal with your Case Manager and ongoing support from the wider team and therapists.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Relaxed, homely, and welcoming working environment.
- A supportive and friendly family who are grateful for all the support they receive.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
