Female Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Denmead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-oriented care provider in Denmead is looking for a caring Support Worker to assist a young individual with complex medical needs. The role involves providing support at home and during outings, requiring a commitment to high standards of care and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team. Essential experience includes PEG feeding and non-verbal communication, with a passion for improving the client's quality of life. This is a part-time role with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Free DBS check

Induction and relevant training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Interest in therapy would be beneficial.
• Supporting teenagers through waking nights is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks and support at home and out.
• Work alongside Case Manager and Therapists to enhance quality of life.
• Be part of a close-knit team.

Skills

Complex medical needs

PEG feeding

Non-verbal communication

Providing therapies

Moving and handling

Job description

Join My Team Support Worker (Bank Hours Available)

Location: Denmead

Hours: Part Time and Bank. Late Afternoon/ Evenings and Weekends plus School Holidays. Typical shifts include: Weekdays 3:30pm - 8pm, Monday to Sunday 8pm to 8am, waking and sleeping nights, weekends and school holidays 8am to 8pm.

Pay

• £13.44 per hour for all waking hours (Monday to Sunday)
• £12.21 per hour for sleeping hours (National Living Wage for age 21+)
• Bank Holidays paid at 1.5x the applicable rate

Driver Required: Yes essential

Driving My Car: Yes it's an automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)

Using Your Own Vehicle: Yes to get to work (we're not on a good public transport route)

Hi, I'm Tanya! I was born in 2009 and live at home with my mum, dad, and big brother. I love swimming, hydrotherapy, and being around people I'm very sociable! I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. I don't speak with words, but I use a communication folder and non-verbal cues to let you know what I need and how I feel. I'm PEG fed and supported 24/7 by a brilliant team of carers.

What I Need Help With

I'm looking for kind and committed Support Workers to join my team. You'll help me with everyday tasks, support me at home and out and about, and work alongside my Case Manager and Therapists to help me live my best life.

Essential Experience You'll Need

• Complex medical needs
• PEG feeding
• Non-verbal communication
• Providing therapies
• Moving and handling

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Interest in therapy
• Supporting teenagers through waking nights

What I'm Looking For

I'm looking for someone who:

Is Supportive

• Kind, patient, and full of energy
• Works well with my family and professionals
• Loves being part of a close-knit team

Has Integrity

• Honest, reliable, and professional
• Communicates openly and respectfully
• Always does the right thing

Is Client Centred

• Puts me at the heart of everything
• Adapts support to suit my needs and pace
• Helps me grow in confidence and independence

Is Quality Focussed

• Takes pride in high standards of care
• Follows therapy programmes carefully
• Is observant, detail-oriented, and always learning

Is Positive

• Brings a can-do attitude and a sense of fun
• Focuses on what I can do
• Celebrates progress and helps me live life to the fullest

What You'll Get

• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension (subject to eligibility)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and relevant training (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision and review meetings
• Support from my dedicated Case Manager and HR team

Recruitment Info

• Interviews: As applications come in may be via video link
• Start Date: ASAP (subject to pre-employment checks)

Safeguarding

My team is committed to keeping me safe. You'll need:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)
• An enhanced DBS check (a conviction won't necessarily stop you from working with me)

Ready to Join Me?

If you're caring, committed, and ready to make a real difference, I'd love to receive your application!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.