Support Worker – Bank Work - Nights or Days
The Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We have rewarding care work opportunities! We are seeking caring healthcare assistants to empower young people with disabilities.
You’ll work flexible shifts in residential homes and community settings.
No two days are the same in this highly rewarding role. If you are motivated to improve quality of life through dedicated care and support, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today to find out more about joining our team on an hourly, as-needed basis. Together we can have a profound and positive impact on the people we support.
Responsibilities:
- You will need to have experience of working with children or adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, sensory impairment, and/or complex care needs. You will ideally be able to demonstrate experience of administering PEG feeds and using hoists for moving and handling.
- A background in nursing would be beneficial as you will be supporting children with complex health care needs.
- Car drivers are preferred as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments and to activities in the community.
Skills/Abilities
We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:
- You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
- The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
- Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
- You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
- An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
- Be able to use an Ipad/ laptop in order to access our online systems
- Requirements:
- Experience working with children, young people or adults with disabilities.
- Ability to bond with people and motivate them.
- Genuine caring profile with lots of patience and understanding.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
- Flexible availability for day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.30-£12.90 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have NVQ L3 in Childrens and Young Peoples Workforce?
- Are you a car driver?
Experience:
- Learning Disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
- Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
