Support Worker

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Access to online courses

Job summary

Priority Healthcare is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker to assist a client with extensive brain injury in his own home in Burnley. The role involves aiding daily living, promoting community engagement and monitoring health needs under supervision.

Applicants should have at least 12 months in healthcare, a valid UK driving license (manual transmission), and a compassionate approach to complex care. Role includes shifts and potential for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of previous experience in healthcare.
• Experience with brain injury or complex conditions preferred.
• Full UK driving license with ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to client with brain injury and epilepsy.
• Assist with daily living and community interaction.
• Support personal care and monitor seizures.
• Ensure safety and assist with medications as required.

Skills

Manual handling

Medication administration

Seizure monitoring

Driving license

Communication

Job description

Job Type: 36 hours per week (3 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 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.

Salary & Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates, from £13.75-£14.85 Weekly pay.


• 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.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in another person’s life.

*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.