Support worker

Volti; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Female Support Workers to assist a female client with an acquired brain injury in Luton. This role not only requires excellent communication skills and empathy but also a strong-willed character to support the client effectively. You will engage in activities such as swimming and yoga, fostering a meaningful connection while assisting with daily tasks and medication management. With flexible hours and a competitive pay structure, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Free care certificate

Comprehensive in-house training

Referral bonus

Eligibility for Blue Light scheme

Recognition through staff awards

No uniform required

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with full UK work rights.
• Knowledge of complex behaviour and brain injury is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with daily tasks including cooking and medication management.
• Support the client in planning her day and engaging in community activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Knowledge of complex behaviour and brain injury

Strong-willed character

Fluent English

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Female Support workers only: This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 as there is a genuine occupational need to recruit females due to the nature of the role.

We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, and reliable Female Support Workers in the Luton area, LU1. This role involves supporting a female client with an acquired brain injury.

Must be a driver.

The client enjoys activities such as swimming and yoga; we are seeking a support worker keen to assist and participate in these activities.

Shift Times

This is a 24/7 support package, but the available position covers day shifts and weekends.

£12.25 per hour + holiday pay + pension!

How We Will Support You

Benefits

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues and the people we support. Our reward package includes competitive pay, holiday pay, flexible hours, pension, and additional benefits:

• Free care certificate
• Comprehensive in-house training to develop your skills and support your career and educational pursuits
• Referral bonus of £200 per support worker/HCA/care assistant and £300 per RMN/RNLD for colleague referrals
• Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light scheme
• Recognition through staff awards for going above and beyond
• No uniform required

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English
• A strong-willed character with empathy and a consistent approach to behaviours
• Knowledge of complex behaviour and brain injury
• Full UK work rights (we do not sponsor)
• Must be a driver

Your Role

• Accessing the community
• Supporting the client to plan her day and engage meaningfully
• Assisting with daily tasks including cooking and domestic duties
• Medication management
• Maintaining daily records
• Motivating and encouraging the client to achieve goals
• Supporting social visits with family

Hourly day rate: £12.00

Sleep-ins paid at £70 per night

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Language

• English (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Authorization

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person