Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Support Worker in Burnley to assist a 25-year-old client with a brain injury. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, manual handling, medication management, and personal care. The position offers flexible shifts at competitive pay rates, and applicants should have previous healthcare experience and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

DBS fees reimbursed

Access to employee discounts

Access to free virtual courses

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of previous experience in healthcare.
• Experience with brain injury or other complex conditions.
• Must have a full and valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support a client with brain injury in home and community.
• Assist with everyday activities.
• Assist with manual handling and medication administration.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Manual handling

Medication administration

Community interaction

Personal care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Burnley, BB10

Pay rate: £13.75 - £14.85 an hour

Job Type: 24 hours per week (2 shifts per week + flexibility for sickness/AL)

Shift and schedule: 8am to 8pm

Priority Healthcare are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Support Worker in the Burnley area.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a 25-year-old with brain injury in his own home. The client lives with an extensive brain injury and is medically complex. This role would include helping him interact with the community and assisting in his everyday life. We are searching for energetic and enthusiastic support workers who share our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn\'t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support a 25-year-old with brain injury in his own home and in the community.
• Assist with everyday activities and community interaction.
• Assist with manual handling as required.
• Medication administration and seizure monitoring as part of the client’s care plan.
• Provide personal care as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates, from £13.75-£14.85. Weekly pay.
• DBS fees reimbursed.
• Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more).
• Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development.
• The ability to make a significant difference in another person\'s life.
• Refer a friend scheme - you can earn up to £500 per referral!

Client and Role

• The client is an individual living with extensive brain injury and epilepsy, the role is supporting him at his own home.
• The client requires manual handing, medication administration, seizure monitoring and personal care.

Successful Applicant

• Must have at least 12 months of previous experience in healthcare.
• Previous experience dealing with brain injury or other complex conditions.
• Must have a full and valid UK driving license and be able to operate a manual vehicle.

Additional Information

This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in another person\'s life. Apply now for more details—we\'d love to hear from you!

*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