Support Worker - SOLOKRE

Solo Support Services; Retford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting a young man with physical and learning disabilities. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in someone's life, providing essential personal care and companionship. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for caring individuals looking to contribute positively to a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and recognition for your hard work in a fulfilling role that emphasizes trust and respect.

Benefits

Weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

'Star of the Month' rewards

'Long Service Awards'

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and patient individuals needed for personal care.
• Experience with complex needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including PEG feeding and medication.
• Support individual with daily needs throughout day and night.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Experience with learning disabilities

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, be trustworthy, respectful, able to take direction, and have a genuine commitment to the role.

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

It is important that we get along 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 will 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 much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles are subject to a successful DBS disclosure and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any employment offer will be conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more details).