Support Worker PC170

Independent Lives; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Lewes to assist a 41-year-old man with an acquired brain injury. Responsibilities include aiding with personal care, medication, and daily activities. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, a reliable nature, and the ability to follow instructions while working independently. This role offers between 15 to 20 hours weekly, with an hourly pay rate of £14.50 for days and £16.80 for nights.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable and good timekeeping is essential.
• Must be fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
• Ability to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Prompt and administer medication.
• Support with physiotherapy and mobility.
• Provide transportation and bathroom assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Hygienic

Patience

Job description

Support Worker

Ref: PC170

Location: Lewes

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Between 15 and 20 hours a week

Hourly pay rate: £14.50 Days/£16.80 Nights

Details

This role is to support a Man

We are looking for a kind and compassionate PA to work in a family home to support a 41 year old man with an acquired brain injury.

Duties would include assisting him with personal care, hoisting, physiotherapy, PEG feed/medication and supporting him with getting out and about.

Duties

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.