Overview
Required for an immediate start subject to the necessary checks.
Are you a professional, compassionate, and attentive individual ready to make a real difference in someone's life? Do you thrive in supporting people to explore their interests and build independence? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
An attentive, proactive and encouraging team player would be a wonderful addition to this support team.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting a friendly young man in his 20s who has a disability. Here's more about him:
- Loves Routine: Following a clear schedule helps him feel safe and secure.
- Active: He enjoys going to watch his football team, Wolverhampton Wonderers (home and away games), cinema and the pub.
- Humour & Fun: He laughs a lot and has a great sense of humour, making your role all the more rewarding.
- Family: This gentleman's family is very involved in his care — he lives with his family, and has a strong, positive relationship with them.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your role as a Support Worker will be varied, fulfilling, and focused on improving this gentleman's quality of life. Responsibilities include:
- Personal Care & Medication: Assist with all aspects of daily living, including administering medication and helping with personal care.
- Community Access: Help support him during his social activities to enjoy life to the fullest.
- Professional: Be attentive to his needs and support him during his access to work.
- Communication & Teamwork: Speak clearly and confidently, work well with your team, and communicate effectively with the family. A willingness to whistle blow or raise concerns when necessary is crucial to ensure his well-being.
Shift Patterns
- AM shifts 2:1 6:30am-10am and PM shifts between: 8:30pm - 01:00am
- Work support shift can vary on times during the day (Monday- Friday with 1 weekend in 4/5)
Rotas provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance. This young man requires 2:1 support for all AM and PM shifts and 1:1 during social and work support.
Rate of pay: From £13.10- £15.40 per hour.
Other Important Information
- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by ourselves.
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
Pay: £13.10-£15.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
