Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated learning and development

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker in Penrith to provide 1:1 support to a client living with brain injury at home. You will assist with rehabilitation activities, daily prompting, and accompany the client on outdoor and community activities.

The role requires a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Excellent verbal communication and experience with complex service users and medication administration are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience with complex service users and administering medication.
• Excellent verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to client living with brain injury at home.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities and daily prompting.
• Support outdoor activities and community engagement.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Complex service users

Medication administration

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Pay rate: £14.00 per hour

Job Type: Various Bank shifts (Days and Sleeps)

Must: Drive (UK license)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new, exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in Penrith.

We are searching for a Support Worker to assist our client living with brain injury , supporting with rehabilitation and community activities! 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: £14.00 per hour
• Dedicated learning and development program.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics.
• Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!

Company and Role:

• Our client is a male requiring 1:1 support in his own home
• Supporting the client with a brain injury with prompting daily tasks and rehabilitation activities
• Our client enjoys being outdoors, so someone with similar interests is desirable

Successful Applicant:

• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience with complex service users and administering medication
• Excellent verbal communication

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