Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE

Dedicated learning and development

Access to free online courses for all

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to ££

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a full-time position in the Essex area, supporting a client in his own home with a 2:1 support ratio.

You will provide personal care, manual handling, physiotherapy support, and help with community access. A calm, reassuring, chatty approach and excellent communication, including non-verbal cues, are essential. A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex conditions or behavioural difficulties.
• Excellent communication including non-verbal cues.
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to client in own home.
• Assist with manual handling and physiotherapy activities.
• Support community access and routine with calm, reassuring approach.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Non-verbal communication

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Rayleigh, Essex

Pay rate: £16.81 PAYE

Job Type: Full time 36 hours per week (days , waking nights, sleeps 7:30am-19:30pm and 19:30pm-7:30am)

Must: Drive (UK licence - manual or automatic)

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Essex area.

Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn't have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences?

Salary & Benefits

• Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE
• Dedicated learning and development programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral!

Company and Role

• Supporting our client in his own home on a 2:1 basis
• Full support required including all personal care, manual handling, physiotherapy, community access , non-verbal communication
• Our client enjoys his routine and would lie someone reassuring , calm and chatty to support him

Successful Applicant

• Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions or behavioural difficulties including Level 2 transcribing and complex bowel and catheter care
• Excellent communication skills including non-verbal communication
• Must hold a UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while being part of a rewarding rehabilitation journey.

Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:

• Take it weekly as part of your pay, or
• Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off

There's no expiry on accrued holiday pay — it's always available when you need it.

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010