Location: Near Bury St Edmunds (Approximately 4 miles)
Hours: Full Time/Part Time and Relief Hours Available - can be discussed at interview
Pay:
£15.70 ph week day day time hours and £17.13ph weekend day time hours.
Sleeping nights £122.10 per sleep in based on 10 hours .
Essential Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet These)
- Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
- Previous experience as a Support Worker
- Must be comfortable working with animals
- Comfortable supporting swimming and hydrotherapy
- Non-smoker
- Full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
- Comfortable supporting with personal care and community access
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
About the Role
To support ‘A’ to live the life she wants to live and be more independent.
To support ‘A’ with all areas of her day to day life, to support her with her complex needs and also orgnaise and plan her day.
About ‘A’
A is 22 years of age and lives in her own home with her mother. She has a directly recruited support team. A has cerebral palsy and a learning disability. She has high personal care and support needs but wants to live a full and active life just like every 22 year old young person.
A likes to be out and about doing her daily activities, meeting her friends and family and also likes to go on holidays. She also likes to have adventures and has a keen sense of fun.
A is looking to extend her team with support workers who can support her to achieve her goals.
To watch a short video ‘A’ has made about her care team and what to expect, visit the Ben Holden Ltd website under the ‘work with us’ menu.
Working Hours
- Shifts are 2:1 8am to 8pm or 8am to 6pm weekdays and weekends
- Sleeping nights as required.
- Full time and part time and relief hours available over the 7 day week.
- Sleeping nights as requested and planned.
- Flexibility required (agreed in advance)
- Opportunity for additional hours as the care package grows
Key Responsibilities
- Support with daily living and personal care
- Assist with community activities and social engagement
- Promote independence and ensure safety
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Maintain accurate records and communicate with the wider care team
- It is important to A that you can drive her vehicle, that you are happy to support her in a swimming pool and that you like dogs and horses.
Benefits
- £15.70 ph week day day time hours
- £17.13 ph weekend day time hours.
- Sleeping nights £122.10 per sleep in based on 10 hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Employer sick pay (2 weeks)
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Access to employee assistance programme and staff discounts
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS (with barred list) required (paid by employer)
- Full employment history and references required
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Pay: £15.70-£17.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Non-smoker
- Able to support client in a hydrotherapy pool
- Comfortable around dogs and horses.
Experience:
- support worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
