Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team to support a 25-year-old client with complex needs in a fully adapted home environment. This role requires dynamic individuals ready to engage creatively in daily routines while providing essential care. Competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive atmosphere await you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Free DBS check

Pension scheme (subject to qualifying status)

Ongoing training and support

Opportunity to develop specialised skills

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs.
• Confident in a home environment, sensitive to client and family needs.
• Full driving license required for access and potential vehicle driving.

Responsibilities

• Engage in planning and participating in stimulating daily activities.
• Provide essential care including food preparation, personal care, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with professionals to implement therapeutic programs.

Skills

Experience with complex medical needs

Team player

Creativity and motivation

Reliability and compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

Job description

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Days and Hours:36.75 hours per week(15 shifts over a 4-5 week rolling rota available - number of shifts to be confirmed, equating to an average of 36.75 hours per week). Typical shift patterns are days, 7.45am-8pm and nights, 7.45pm-8am.

Pay:£16.16 per hour, for all shifts

Following successful completion of probation:£16.65 per hour, for all shifts
1 years service:£17.17 per hour, for all shifts

Driver required?Applicants need their own car to get to work due to the location of the client's home.
Driving Clients Car?There is not currently a need to drive the client's car.There is a possibility in the future there may be a need to drive the Client's automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV).
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?Yes (if licence held) to attend training and supervision. Supervision can be held virtually.
Essential Experience:Complex medical needs and supporting a person through waking nights
Desirable:Experience working with adults with complex trauma,PEG feedingand an interest in therapy

Pets:1dog but it lives within the family home on the same site (adjacent to the client)
Accommodation (while on duty):Fully adapted family home.
Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.
Start Date:ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Are you passionate about making a difference while engaging in activities? Were looking for dynamic, creative individuals to join our team in supporting a vibrant young man with physical and developmental challenges. This role is more than just careits about bringing energy, creativity, and fun into his daily life!

About the Role:Our client is a 25-year-old who thrives in an environment full of activity and engagement. He communicates by a variety of movements and facial expressions. Living in a fully adapted home with his family, he requires 2:1 support for all his daily needs (he cannot be left unattended). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit team that works collaboratively to enhance his quality of life through meaningful interaction, therapeutic activities, and structured routines.

Your Impact:

• Engage in Daily Activities:Help plan and participate in activities that stimulate and entertain, ensuring every day is filled with moments of joy.
• Support and Care:Provide essential care, including preparing and giving all food and drinks for our client, personal care and medication administration, while ensuring his safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Professionals:Work with therapists and the family to implement physio, OT, hydrotherapy and other therapeutic programs, making each session interactive and enjoyable.
• Be a Positive Influence:Create a lively atmosphere that encourages the clients participation in all aspects of his routine.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in Care:You should have experience with complex medical needs. Experience with adults with trauma or an interest in therapy is a bonus.
• Creativity and Motivation:We need individuals who are imaginative and proactive in creating a fun, engaging environment.
• Team Player:Youll work closely with another support worker and the family, so being a co-operative and communicative team member is essential.
• Reliability and Compassion:This role requires someone who is patient, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
• Competitive hourly pay with incremental increases (as outlined above)
• Ongoing training and support, including The Care Certificate
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Free DBS check and pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Opportunity to develop specialised skills and grow within a dedicated team

About You:

• NVQ Level 3 in care (or equivalent) is essential.
• Confident in working in a home environment, sensitive to the needs of the client and his family.
• A full driving license is required due to the location and potential future need to drive the clients adapted vehicle.

If youre ready to bring your energy, creativity and care skills to a role where youll be truly valued, wed like to hear from you. Apply now and help us create a vibrant, supportive environment for this exceptional young man.

Important:Please note that our client does not offer sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or background.