Support Worker

Superior Healthcare; Arundel; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid induction

NVQ/Diploma progression

Holiday pay and pension

Wellbeing support

Referral rewards

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his own home, who has an acquired brain injury and epilepsy. You will provide day-to-day personal and practical support, promote independence, and help the client to live safely and with dignity.

This role requires a calm, friendly, down-to-earth approach, with a focus on building rapport and working closely with nurses and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months healthcare experience in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injury and/or epilepsy advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing care in line with care plans.
• Promoting independence for the client.
• Partnership working with nurses and supervisors.
• Supporting routines and activities tailored to the client's needs.

Skills

Driver

Care experience

Epilepsy experience

Calm demeanor

Education

NVQ/Diploma encouraged

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Complex Care

Employer: Superior Healthcare
Location: Bognor Regis

About the Role

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 30s with an acquired brain injury and epilepsy in his own home.

This is a rewarding role for a down-to-earth carer with a good sense of humour, who can build a positive and relaxed rapport with the client while supporting him to live safely and independently. The client has a great personality and enjoys working with carers who are friendly, approachable, and confident.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day personal and practical support within the home
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social engagement
• Supporting daily routines and activities
• Providing reassurance and monitoring due to epilepsy
• Building a positive, consistent, and respectful working relationship

Shift Pattern

Week One - Saturday & Sunday - 10:30 - 18:30

Week Two - Wednesday & Friday - 10:30-18:30

Pay & Benefits

• £15.40 per hour weekdays, £16.50 per hour for Saturday and £17.60 per Sunday.
• Paid induction and ongoing clinical training
• Opportunity to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
• Holiday pay and pension
• Blue Light Card (funded)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause support
• Referral rewards
• Continued guidance and support from nurses and supervisors

Requirements

• Driver essential
• Previous experience in a care or support role preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injury and/or epilepsy advantageous
• A calm, friendly, and down-to-earth approach

Checks Required

• Enhanced DBS check
• Three years' continuous referencing

What We Offer

• £14.30 - £17.60 per hour
• Paid induction and ongoing clinical training
• Opportunity to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
• Holiday pay & pension
• Blue Light Card (funded)
• Employee assistance programme
• Menopause support
• Referral rewards
• Continued guidance and support from nurses and supervisors

Responsibilities

• Providing care in line with care plans
• Promoting independence
• Partnership working
• Supporting routines and activities tailored to the client's needs

Requirements

• Minimum of six months healthcare experience in the UK
• Full UK driving license
• Right to work without sponsorship
• Epilepsy and seizure management experience

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.