Support Worker

VP Forensic Ltd; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Gorleston-on-Sea is recruiting a Support Worker to provide compassionate, person-centred care in the NR31 Great Yarmouth area. Candidates must have full working rights in the UK and experience supporting clients with special needs such as Acquired Brain Injury. This role offers £12.35 per hour, weekend pay increases, and comprehensive training to enhance your skills and career.

Benefits

£12.35 per hour + holiday pay + pension

£12.75 per hour on weekends

Referral bonus of £200 for support workers

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Full working rights in the UK.
• Experience supporting clients with an Acquired Brain Injury and Complex Behaviours.
• Ability to manage complex behaviour and risk.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality person-centred support to clients.
• Supporting clients in working toward their rehabilitation goals.
• Engaging clients in fulfilling activities.

Skills

Caring, patient and empathetic nature

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

Motivation to make a difference

Job description

VP Forensic are recruiting for a support worker role in the NR31 Great Yarmouth area. This role is open to UK residents only; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality person-centred support to clients
• Supporting clients in working toward their rehabilitation/development goals
• Moving and handling clients via hoisting
• Assisting with daily living tasks and engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities
• Providing support to access the community in engaging and fun ways
• Personal care and physical support in a dignified and respectful way
• Working under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team
• Managing complex behaviour and risk presented

Requirements

• Full working rights in the UK
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English
• Motivation to make a difference to clients
• Experience supporting clients with an Acquired Brain Injury and Complex Behaviours, or other relevant care experience to meet a specific level of knowledge

Benefits

• £12.35 per hour + holiday pay + pension
• £12.75 per hour on weekends
• Referral bonus: earn £200 for referring a support worker; £300 for referring an RMN/RNLD
• Comprehensive training that develops your knowledge, skills, and supports you in your role and future career/educational pursuits

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check (if not already registered on the update service) and must supply two satisfactory references.