Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care team in Gosport seeks a kind and reliable Support Worker to provide 24-hour care for Patrick, who requires assistance due to a brain injury. The role involves personal care, daily activities, and community engagement, with ongoing training and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Free DBS check

Induction and Care Certificate training

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting adults with emotional/behavioural needs.
• Desirable experience with brain injury or dementia.
• Confident in behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, domestic tasks, and community outings.
• Support mobility using a Zimmer frame and wheelchair.

Skills

Supporting adults with emotional/behavioural needs

Behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

Mobility support

Job description

With regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship

Join My Team Support Worker Needed in Gosport

Shifts Available (24 Hours/week)

• Week 1:Monday 7am7pm & Saturday 7am7pm (waking night),
• Week 2:Monday 7am-7pm & Sunday 7am7pm
• Plus:Bank hours to cover absences/for Patricks holidays
  
  

Pay

• Monday-Friday days and waking nights: £14.18/hr
• Weekend days and waking nights: £16.44/hr
• Travel allowance available (eligibility applies)
  
  

What Youll Get

• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and Care Certificate training
• Regular supervision and support from my Case Manager and HR team
  
  

Hi, Im Patrick.Im looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join my care team in Gosport. Im a friendly, talkative guy with a great sense of humour, and Id like to find someone who shares my interestsespecially if youre into karate, enjoy a bit of shopping, or just like good conversation.

I live at home with my wife and our lovely Beagle. Ive been part of my local karate club for over 45 years and still attend regularly. In 2016, I had a brain injury following a road traffic accident, and since then, Ive needed a bit of extra support to live life to the fullest.

The Role

Youll be working as part of a small, dedicated team providing 24-hour care. I need help with personal care, domestic tasks, and getting out and about in the community. I use a Zimmer frame indoors and a wheelchair outdoors, so youll need to be confident supporting mobility and using a wheelchair-adapted vehicle (WAV). Going out to have cups of tea and cake and getting away on holiday.

Requirements

• Driver?Yes, essential
• Drive my WAV?Yes
• Use your own car for training?Yes
• Experience?
• Essential: Supporting adults with emotional/behavioural needs, confident in behaviour management and de-escalation
• Desirable: Experience with brain injury or dementia
  

What We Value

Were aSupportiveteamyoull never feel alone.

We act withIntegritywe do whats right, even when no ones watching.

WereClient-Centredyour role is all about helping me live my best life.

WereQuality-Focusedwe take pride in doing things well.

And werePositivewe believe in making every day count.

Interviews & Start Date:Interviews will be held as applications are receivedlikely via video call. Start date is ASAP, pending pre-employment checks.

If youre someone whos patient, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, Id welcome your application. Come and be part of something meaningfulhelp me stay active, independent, and connected to the things I love to do.

Looking forward to meeting you,

Patrick

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