Casual Support Worker required in Lyth, Kendal (PHB/111)

Salvere Social Enterprise Cic; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care organization in the UK is seeking a casual worker to support a young adult with complex health needs. The role includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and attending medical appointments. Flexibility is essential, alongside a good sense of humour and a driving license. Full training is provided for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in care.

Benefits

Casual dress

On-site parking

Paid training

Qualifications

• Experience with health needs preferably, full training provided.
• Driving is essential.
• Willingness to adapt to changing health needs.

Responsibilities

• Caring for a young adult with complex health needs.
• Assisting in personal care and medication administration.
• Supporting during medical appointments and daily activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Good sense of humour

Outgoing personality

Job description

Overview

Casual worker required £18.01 per hour for various shifts including days, nights, weekends and weekdays to support a gentleman with healthcare and support needs living in his own home.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Opportunity

A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY for the right candidate. Also if you would like a change of career into care all training is given. Driving is essential. Good sense of humour and outgoing personality. Flexibility is required to cover annual leave and sickness and also when there is a change to the young man’s health needs.

Role and Responsibilities

• Caring for a young adult with complex health needs.
• You will assist in daily personal care needs for the young adult and administer medication.
• You may be required to assist on medical appointments and assist in daily activities and outings.
• You may also be required to assist while the young adult goes on holidays – up to date passport may be required.

Experience and Training

• Experience in the following preferable but not essential: epilepsy, gastro feeding, medication administration, oral suction, NIV BiPAP ventilation.
• Experience is preferred but not essential as full in-house training will be given for the ideal candidate.
• Annual training from health professionals specific to the young adult’s medical needs is provided to all care staff.
• Online E-Learning courses are available paid for by employer.

Requirements

• Driving is essential.
• Excellent sense of humour and an outgoing personality.
• Flexibility to cover shifts and adapt to changing health needs.
• Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check and clearance which will be paid for by the employer.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an outgoing young adult with a wicked sense of humour who loves to live life to the full despite their disabilities.