Support Worker - SOLOKRE

Solo Support Services; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A young man with physical and learning disabilities in Newark seeks caring and enthusiastic individuals to join his support team. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and companionship to enhance quality of life. Comprehensive training provided, with flexible working hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions)

Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service

Opportunity to join Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

'Star of the Month’ rewards

‘Long Service Awards’

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities desired.
• Genuinely committed to providing personal care and support.
• Flexibility in working hours essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care including administering medication.
• Support with PEG feeding and care.
• Provide companionship as a key element of the role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring nature

Patience

Trustworthiness

Ability to take direction

Job description

Hourly Rate : Day shifts and waking nights £[amount] per hour Mondays-Saturdays, and £[amount] per hour on Sundays.

Hours Per Week : Full time or Part time waking nights available - shifts are 9:30 pm - 9:30 am; all shifts to be rota’d to include weekdays and weekends.

Vacancy Type : Permanent

Job Reference : SOLOKRE

Closing Date : 31st May 2024

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a young man with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and severe epilepsy.

I live at home with my family in the Newark area of Nottinghamshire.

I am looking for caring individuals to join my current team, supporting me with my care needs throughout the day and night.

You will be required to assist me with all aspects of personal care, including PEG feeding, PEG care, administering medication, moving & handling (including all transfers), ventilation, and suction when needed.

ABOUT YOU

You need to be : enthusiastic, patient, experienced in supporting individuals with a learning disability, possess strong communication skills, have a caring nature, trustworthy, respectful, able to take direction, and genuinely committed to the role.

I need 2 : support 24/7. My Mum will support employees informally if required.

It is really important that we get on well, as companionship is a key element of this role.

Experience working with someone with complex needs and supporting them in their own home is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Flexibility in working hours is important to meet my needs, including covering weekends, bank holidays, staff holidays, and sickness as required.

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay, along with:

• Weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to scheme rules.
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan after successful completion of the probation period.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• 'Star of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment offers are conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for details).