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Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programme

Free online courses for all staff

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Honley area. You will provide 1:1 care to a male teenager with brain injury and severe epilepsy, in the client’s own home.

The role is 24 hours per week, with two waking night shifts (6pm–6am). A full UK driving licence is required, and you must be flexible to work night shifts. Temporary or temp-to-perm contract with PAYE pay rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with complex conditions (e.g. brain injury, cerebral palsy).
• Experience with personal care and excellent communication skills.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic).
• Flexible to commit to 2-night shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of personal care and manual handling.
• 1:1 care package supporting in the client's own home.
• Support through the night with any needs.

Skills

Experience with complex conditions

Excellent communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Pay rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours: 24 hours per week - 2 waking nights per week - 6pm - 6am

Must: Drive (UK licence - manual or automatic)

Job Type: Temp & Temp to perm

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Honley 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:

• Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Dedicated learning and development programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral!

Company and Role:

• Supporting a male teenager who is non-verbal with a brain injury, and severe epilepsy.
• 1:1 care package supporting in the client's own home.
• All Aspects of personal care and manual handling.
• Supporting through the night with any needs.n

Successful Applicant:

• Previous experience working with complex conditions (e.g. brain injury, cerebral palsy)
• Experience with personal care and excellent communication skills
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic)
• Must be flexible to commit to 2-night shifts per week.

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone'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 indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.