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Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Support Worker in the Chichester area to assist a young adult with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. The role involves personal care, moving and handling, and medication administration as part of daily living support.

Hours include term-time evenings and weekends, plus school holidays shifts. A full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and reliable vehicle are required, with DBS clearance and references needed prior to

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and epilepsy is essential.
• Must hold a full Clean UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and have access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support including personal care, moving and handling and medication administration.
• Support client with activities such as trips out in the community, shopping, walks, and leisure activities.
• Work with the client in the Chichester area to promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Pay rate

£17.90-£19.00 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours/shifts

Week 1 (term time)

• Thursday: 4:30pm-8:30pm
• Saturday: 9:00am-7:00pm

Week 2 (term time)

• Thursday: 4:30pm-8:30pm
• Sunday: 11:30am-6:00pm

School holidays

• Monday: 10:00am-7:30pm
• Alternate Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday: 11:30am-6:00pm

Must: Drive (UK license- manual or automatic)

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Chichester area.

Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn't have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences?

Salary & Benefits

• £17.90-£19.00 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Dedicated learning and development program.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics.
• Refer a friend scheme - you can earn up to £500 per referral!

About the Role

• Our client is 19 years old living with cerebral palsy and a wheelchair user
• She requires support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, moving and handling and medication administration.
• Our client loves activities such as trips out in the community, meeting up with friends, shopping , going out in her wheelchair on walks, Television , reading, and music.

Successful Applicant

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and epilepsy is essential.
• Must hold a full Clean UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and have access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to employment.

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in another person’s life.

Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:

Take it weekly as part of your pay, or

Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off

There's no expiry on accrued holiday pay - it's always available when you need it.

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.