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Weekend Support Worker

Acuity Care Group Limited
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7DR, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Weekend Support Worker position offers a pay rate of £12 - £12.57 per hour and requires candidates to be based in or around the Wimborne area.
  • The role involves providing support to an individual with a brain injury and epilepsy, assisting with daily living tasks while ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to undergo additional training, although specific years of experience are not mentioned.
  • The job includes benefits such as access to health plans, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Applicants must undergo a rigorous selection process, including background checks and a DBS check, as part of the commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Job Introduction

Weekend Support WorkerPay rate: £12 - £12.57 (monthly pay)Shift Pattern: Saturdays 24 hour shift (9am -9pm then sleep)

Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Wimborne area and able to commute.

We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in Wimborne that has a Brain Injury and Epilepsy. He is mobile and independent with daily living tasks from a physical perspective but will often need support and prompting to do these tasks, and is very independent but recognises that he requires verbal prompting around day to day tasks.

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.

Support with all facets of daily living.

Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.

Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.

confidentiality and respect privacy.

Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.

Aid with light household chores which may include cooking, cleaning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.

Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies

Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) ,money back for optical and dentistry

Access to blue light discount scheme

Attractive holiday entitlement

Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities within the organisation

Ongoing training and development

Pension enrolment

A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Team Brain Injury

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 80 employees who are part of the Bespoke family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing rapidly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning, Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical disabilities, brain injuries, mental health conditions and children's services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with plenty of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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