Permanent Support Worker

Head First; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Guaranteed hours

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension

Induction and training

CPD opportunities

24/7 on-call support

Job summary

Head First is seeking a Permanent Support Worker to assist a male client living with cerebral palsy in his family home in Horsham. The role offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with guaranteed contracted hours and full UK driving licence required.

You will provide day-to-day support to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation, including personal care, mobility assistance, daily routines, and social activities, working within a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Personal care support
• Mobility assistance
• Supporting daily routines
• Accompanying the client on social and community activities
• Promoting independence and choice
• Supporting meaningful activities and hobbies

Skills

Good communication

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

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Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: £16.78 per hour (Equivalent annual salary of approximately £26,200 per annum based on a 30-hour working week)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 9:00pm) 30 Hours per week)

Do you want the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of brain injury and complex care support? Are you passionate about helping others maximise their independence and quality of life?

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and motivated Permanent Support Worker to join an established team supporting a male client living with cerebral palsy in his family home in Horsham. This is a permanent employed role with guaranteed contracted hours of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Our client enjoys good conversation, social outings, football, meeting new people and gaming on his PlayStation. He uses a wheelchair in the community but can walk short distances with support and a walking aid.

About The Role

You will provide day-to-day support that promotes independence, wellbeing and community participation. Responsibilities include:

• Personal care support
• Mobility assistance
• Supporting daily routines
• Accompanying the client on social and community activities
• Promoting independence and choice
• Supporting meaningful activities and hobbies

This role offers the opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with the client and join a dedicated, supportive team.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract of employment
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Paid annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• All mandatory and brain injury specific training provided
• Regular supervision and appraisal
• Clinical and multidisciplinary team support
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated HR and payroll support
• 24/7 on-call support from Head First

What We're Looking For

• Caring, reliable and professional approach
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential
• Confidence supporting personal care
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence (the role includes driving an automatic vehicle)
• Enhanced DBS check (funded if required)
• Right to work in the UK

About Head First

Head First provides specialist support and case management services for individuals with complex neurological conditions and injuries. Head First recruits on behalf of clients and successful candidates will be employed directly by the client.