Support Worker - Seizure Management - 16hrs/per week - £13.00 p/h

UKCIL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service based in Coventry is looking for a Support Worker to assist a client with epilepsy. The role involves supporting the client in their home and community, ensuring personal care and companionship. Candidates should be caring, reliable, and possess driving capabilities. Training is provided, and the position offers 16 hours of flexible work per week at £13 per hour.

Benefits

DBS paid for

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke training sessions

Pension Contributions

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in seizure management and Autism Awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility to cover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support a client with epilepsy in leading an independent lifestyle.
• Provide personal care, companionship, and social activities.

Skills

Seizure management

Autism Awareness

Positive behavior management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Support Worker - Seizure Management - 16hrs/per week - £13.00 p/h

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 59ec123e

Role

Support Worker - Supporting a client in his own home in the Coventry area - 16 hours per week - Car Driver Essential

Are you a friendly, passionate carer with experience in seizure management? We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Coventry area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client with epilepsy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle in their own home. As well as providing support with clinical care tasks you will also provide companionship and support to get out in the local community, which could include going for walks, attending cafes, or swimming!

A bit about us at Salvere Support Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centered care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.

You will be working as part of a small team on a 1:1 (occasionally 2:1) basis.

You must be a car driver and have your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance in place

⏰ Your contracted hours will be: 16 hours per week. This will be 2x shifts a week - days to be confirmed in advance with the clients family so flexibility is essential.

Benefits

• £13.00 per hour
• A DBS paid for by us
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Bespoke clinical training sessions
• Additional pay for each online training course completed
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension Contributions

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training, and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive to meet their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

• Seizure management
• Autism Awareness
• Positive behaviour management
• Personal care, including support with showering, drying and dressing
• Providing companionship, including getting out in the community (including swimming)
• Gastrostomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
• Medication administration

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship

Please use the job reference SSL/AB/LR on your application form

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com