Live In Support Worker

Active Care Group; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Active Awards programme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Live-in Support Worker to provide 1:1, person-centred care for a client at home in Erdington. The role involves a rolling two weeks on, two weeks off rota, living in the client’s home 24/7 during shifts, and delivering personal care, mobility and daily living support with respect for the client’s independence.

The position offers a zero-hours contract with flexible hours, competitive daily rate (up to £130 depending on experience) and ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings preferred.
• Ability to work flexible rolling rota including weekends.
• Excellent communication and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, live-in, person-centered support in the client’s home.
• Assist with personal care, moving and handling, catheter and bowel management.
• Meal preparation and other daily living tasks to maintain independence.
• Collaborate with client and family to respect preferences and dignity.
• Follow care plan and maintain safety and discretion at all times.

Job description

Are you looking for a Live in Care role?Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our client with complex health needs in his own home?Active Assistance – Specialist Complex Care at Home Across the UKFor over 30 years, we’ve been providing compassionate, person-centred care that makes a genuine difference to the lives of individuals and their families across England.Our approach is simple: support people to live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible in the place they call home.We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our clients home based in Erdington.In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.Meet the client:Our client is a friendly, sociable and easy-going gentleman with a C5 spinal cord injury, who lives at home with his parents. He has a great sense of humour, enjoys a bit of banter, and likes spending time with family and friends, watching films, socialising and getting out into the community.This is a live-in Support Worker role, providing dedicated 1:1, person-centred support within his home and community. Maintaining his independence is very important to him, and he likes to take an active role in decisions about his care and daily life.He requires support with personal care, moving and handling, catheter and bowel management, meal preparation and other daily living tasks. He is knowledgeable about his care needs and works closely with his Support Worker to ensure his care is provided safely, respectfully and in a way that promotes his independence.We are looking for a reliable, respectful and professional Support Worker with good communication skills and a positive attitude. Someone who is comfortable working alongside the client and his family, while building a trusting and respectful relationship.Our client is a non-smoker and would appreciate a Support Worker who respects this preference. Support Workers must also only eathalal meat while on assignment, and it is important that his cultural and religious preferences are respected.This is a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centred live-in support, helping our client maintain his independence, dignity and quality of life while enjoying the things that matter most to him.When you'll be working:Rolling rota 2 weeks on and 2 weeks offLiving in the client’s home 24/7 when on shiftEnjoy regular consistent work with rolling rota while making a real difference in someone’s life.What you'll have:Kind and caring natureFlexibility & reliabilityGood communication skillsWhat you’ll getEarn up to £130 per day (dependant on experience and qualifications)Zero-hours contract offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.An additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care ManagerAccess to the Active Learning Hub – e-learning & in-person developmentHoliday pay, regular monthly rotas, and a Nest pensionBe recognised through our Active Awards programmeRefer a friend and earn up to £1,500A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business teamAt Active Care Group, we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’ll be very happy to discuss this with you.Take a look around the companyhttps://activecaregroup.co.uk/