Optima Health and Social Care Ltd are looking to recruit Complex Health Support Workers to join our team in Liverpool L11 postcode.
Optima have part time vacancies for successful applicants to work between Mon-Sun, Waking Nights, Day shifts & weekend shifts, these are covered via a Team rota (given 1 month at a time). This young man is required to be supported in the family home, community and school.
Optima & the parents of this young man are looking for a Support Worker, who are, extremely reliable, trustworthy & able to support with clinical/complex health needs. You will be part of a team. Full training will be given, (during Training, day time & weekend availability will be required) including clinical, personal care and all necessary delegated health care tasks, to meet the Service User needs and keep them safe.
We are looking for people who are :
- Experienced in supporting children with complex health and additional needs. However, FULL training will be given to the right candidates through our In House - Nurse Trainer Practitioners. (Approx. 6 weeks training)
- Looking for permanent hours (not bank or zero hours contracts
- Looking to only work in 1-2 packages of care, covering shifts no shorter than 5 hours.
- Thrive on regularity & routine.
Well if you have answered YES to the above questions, then Optima Health and Social Care would love to hear from you today!
The Applicant:
- Hold a full UK driving license (Not Essential, but desirable)
- Shifts vary within the package of care, i.e. 10hr nights & on a Saturday, 8hr school shifts and in non term time vary between 4hrs & 8hrs
- Be able to use mobile apps!, required to access all Care Plans which are needed to complete work tasks & Training.
- Have the natural ability in supporting children of all ages
- Be committed, reliable, learn new skills and knowledge.
- A good understanding of Safeguarding & Whistleblowing procedures
Benefits:
- Training will be given by qualified Nurse Trainer Practitioners (approx. 6 weeks)
- Full access to E-Learning courses ( paid for on completion of e-learning units)
- Work Patterns - Planned (monthly in advance via a rota to match contracted hrs)
- Permanent Fixed hour Contracts of Employment – Not Zero Hours
- Varied tasks with Job Satisfaction
- 28 days (paid) Annual Leave per year (based on a full time contract)
- Bank Holidays shifts paid at Time & a Half
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day & NY Day paid at Double Time
If you like the sound of our vacancy, please click the link provided and we will be in touch. All enquiries answered.
Look forward to hearing from you
Team Optima
Pay: £26,507.98-£27,425.64 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have you previously worked 'Waking' Nights, if so for how long?
- Have you ever supported complex health children in a School?
Language:
- English (fluently) (required)
- British Sign Language or Makaton (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (manual gears) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
