Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

HomeCareDirect is seeking a Male Support Worker in Cringleford, Norfolk, for a part-time role. Applicants should provide essential support and companionship to a gentleman with a focus on mental health, engaging in daily activities and social outings.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in mental health is required.
• Must be comfortable working around a dog.
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily chores and activities for the client.
• Support the client in the community and to appointments.
• Provide personal care during/after a seizure when necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Understanding of Mental Health

Job description

Male Support Worker (Part-Time)

Location: Cringleford, Norfolk

Hours: 20 hours per week on a Thursday/Friday

Pay: £12.50 per hour

About HomeCareDirect

HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.

Benefits of being a Personal Care Assistant

• Company pension scheme
  
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
  
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead and Nurse
  
• 24/7 on-call support
  
• Career development opportunities and personal development plan
  
• Employee benefits including: a Blue Light discount card, Long Service Awards, PA of the Quarter Awards and wellbeing options including 24/7 confidential support provided by Spectrum Life
  
  

The role of this Personal Care Assistant

Our personal care assistants join our client’s support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is part-time, 20 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday.

About the Client and Duties

Our client is a quiet gentleman who likes to stay at home. His interests include Manchester United, gaming, reading and crime programmes. We are looking to recruit a personal care assistant who can motivate him to do his daily chores and who will assist him around his home with general housework and cooking. You will also accompany our client out in the community with social activities and to appointments.

There is no personal care involved in this role, however you will be required to assist with personal care when needed during/after a seizure.

The role and client can be challenging, so having a good understanding of mental health is important to provide proper support for his well-being. While driving is not required, you should be comfortable around dogs, as the family has an energetic and affectionate cockapoo.

Knowledge of autism would also be an advantage.
Requirements

Training and Support:

We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards covering:

• Full induction
  
• Safeguarding Adults
  
• Health & Safety and First aid
  
• Food Hygiene
  
• Medication Care Needs
  
• PTSD / Mental Health Awareness
  
• Challenging Behaviour / PBS / Behaviour Management
  
• All training must be completed before the start date, with training hours paid at minimum wage
  

Requirements:

• This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit male support workers only
  
• Previous experience working in mental health
  
• You must be comfortable working around a dog
  
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
  
• You must be reliable, compassionate and committed to respecting confidentiality
  
  
  
  

Benefits

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.