First Responder

Yourlifeyourway; London Borough of Wandsworth; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hourly rate £18.24 per hour

Transport Allowance

Paid annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Your Life Your Way in London is seeking a dedicated First Responder to support vulnerable clients across the city, especially South West London. Full training will be provided, with a rotating 36-hour week (3 on/3 off) including days and nights.

The role involves compassionate care for adults and children with complex health needs, mental health, LD and autism. Benefits include an hourly rate of £18.24, transport allowance, and paid annual leave; DBS checks and English proficiency are part of

Qualificações

• Must have at least 3 years experience in care.
• Willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to promote independence, including companionship and help with housework.
• Running errands and assisting with preparing and cooking meals.
• Administering medication may be required.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Care experience

Formação académica

Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2+ or higher)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

• Complex health needs
• Clinical Interventions
• Moving and Handling
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Autism

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Main duties of the job

Qualities successful applicants will have:

• Must have atleast 3 years experience in care
• Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions
• Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD
• Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour
• Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

About us

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Good Rate of Pay
• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Career progression
• Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
• Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

Desirable

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.