Support Worker - Barrowford £11.77 per hour - Nelson - BB9
Job Reference (7675b2bb)
We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Barrowford area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client who has Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has varied interests but particularly enjoys Sci-fi & Marvel films, going to the cinema, music, & good conversation. Whilst care experience is an advantage, the ideal person for this role will have similar interests and be able to provide companionship to the client.
You will be working as part of a small team which will be on a 2:1 basis.
Your contracted hours will be: 20 hours per week which will be primarily Monday - Friday but there may be occasional weekend working required.
In return Salvere Support offers:
A rate of pay of £11.77 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 for meeting 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:
- Domestic duties (Laundry, cleaning, and cooking nutritious meals and general tidying).
- Monitoring of general health and well being, and daily record keeping.
- Providing companionship, and accompanying clients out in the community.
- Personal care & Moving and handling tasks, and general care experience (desirable).
You should also have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.
Please apply through indeed to be considered for this role.
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/RP/Barrowford on your application form.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep