Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Winskill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning program

Online courses access

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in Penrith. Our client is a male living with brain injury and requires 1:1 in-home support to aid rehabilitation and daily tasks.

You will assist with prompting, rehabilitation activities, and community outings. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor activities and can adapt to varying shifts including bank shifts (days and sleeps).

Qualifications

• Experience with complex service users and administering medication is required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to client living with brain injury at home.
• Support rehabilitation activities and daily prompting.
• Assist with community activities and outings.
• Support outdoor-related activities when appropriate.

Skills

Driving

Medication administration

Experience with complex service users

Verbal communication

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 Recruitmentare excited to present this brand-new, exciting opportunity for an experiencedSupport Worker inPenrith.

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 communicationIf you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in another person's life.

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