Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated learning and development

Access to free online courses

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Complex Support Worker in the Liverpool area. You will support a young boy with brain injury and epilepsy at home, aiding executive functioning and rehabilitation alongside therapy teams.

Shifts are mornings, Monday to Friday 9am–12pm, with potential to expand. A full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and confidence to drive a WAV are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions (brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy).
• Experience in brain injury rehabilitation desirable.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and be confident to drive a WAV.
• Experience working with wider teams including MDTs, therapists and psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support for a young boy with brain injury and epilepsy.
• Assist with executive functioning, rehabilitation, and coordination with therapy teams.
• Assist with appointments, social activities and daily routines including university outings.

Skills

Driving license

Caregiving

Complex care

Tools

WAV driving

Job description

Job Title: Female Support Worker

Location: Liverpool

Pay rate: £15.00 PAYE + holiday pay

Job Type: Monday-Friday mornings 9am-12pm (scope to increase in future)

Must: Drive (UK licence - manual or automatic)

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Complex Support Worker in the Liverpool 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:

• 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!

Above market pay rate: £15.00 PAYE + holiday pay

Company and Role:

Supporting a young boy with brain injury and epilepsy in his own home

• 3:1 care package including support with executive functioning, rehabilitation and working with wider therapy teams
• Supporting with appointments, social activities and daily routines including university outings
• Client is chatty, outgoing and intelligent and would like someone of a similar nature to support him

Successful Applicant:

• Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions (e.g. brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy)
• Experience in brain injury rehabilitation would be desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and be confident to drive a WAV
• Experience working with wider teams including MDTs, therapists and psychologists

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