Live In Support Worker

Active Care Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Female Support Workers for a rewarding live-in role in Worcestershire. This position involves providing exceptional person-centred care to a gentleman with a spinal cord injury, ensuring his comfort and well-being while supporting his active lifestyle. You'll enjoy a rolling shift pattern of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. With a commitment to training and development, you'll receive guidance from qualified professionals, making this an excellent opportunity to grow in your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in someone's life, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Nest Personal Pension

Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Support from clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is mandatory.
• Experience with spinal injuries is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Support the client in using local amenities and attending events.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling procedures

Person-centred care

Education

Experience with individuals with spinal injuries

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Active Care Group's Care in the Home division continues to go from strength to strength ensuring we provide a safe, reliable and outcome-based care to all clients by our exceptional support workers, clinicians, and management team.

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

We are looking to recruit experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Female Support Workers for a live-in package in Worcestershire. You will have a full clean Driving Licence and be able to work on a rolling 2 weeks on 2 weeks off shift pattern. This is a zero contract with regular shifts once assigned to a client to enable continuity of care. You will be required to attend our company training, which will include staying away from home for 5 days; we will cover the cost of travel and accommodation, and breakfast will be provided.

Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support; therefore, this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

Meet our client:

Our client is a lovely gentleman who has a spinal cord injury but still enjoys being as active as possible. He is a dedicated vegetarian who prefers to eat tasty vegetarian meals with his Support Workers and has 2 dogs who he adores but needs support with their care.

When you'll be working:

• Rolling rota 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off
• Living in the client's home 24/7 when on shift
• Zero hour contract with regular shifts as above

What you will be doing:

• Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters as much as possible
• Liaise with and support the family as required
• Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained (including washing, dressing and toileting)
• Support the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
• Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client
• Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the care manager as appropriate

What you will have:

• A full clean driving licence
• A genuine interest in providing the best person-centred care possible
• Previous experience of working with individuals with a spinal injury is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (we cover the cost of this)

What to look forward to:

• Salary £115 up to £135 per day depending on UK experience and qualifications
• Regular consistent work with set rolling rotas
• Accrued holiday pay
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• Support and guidance from our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group