Support Worker for Stroke Recovery & Mobility

UKCIL; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking Support Workers to assist a gentleman living in Bishop Middleham. The role involves personal care, transfers with a hoist, and care following a stroke, with language and cognitive needs.

Approximately 7 hours per week at £13.50 per hour. Shifts include mornings, middays and evenings; while two carers are required for all transfers, duties cover daily personal care and catheter care as needed, with DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience with using a hoist preferred
• Experience of dealing with people who have had a stroke preferred
• Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost

Responsibilities

• Personal care during visits, including bathing, grooming and dressing when needed
• Catheter care may be required during visits
• Assist with transfers and hoist use as part of 2:1 support for transfers

Skills

Hoist operation

Stroke care

Job description

UKCIL is seeking Support Workers to assist a gentleman living in Bishop Middleham. The role involves personal care, transfers with a hoist, and care following a stroke, with language and cognitive needs.

Approximately 7 hours per week at £13.50 per hour. Shifts include mornings, middays and evenings; while two carers are required for all transfers, duties cover daily personal care and catheter care as needed, with DBS required.