Job reference SSL/CH/Blackburn
We're currently recruiting for passionate and experienced female care / support workers to join our team of Personal Assistants, supporting our client in the Blackburn area! This is a rewarding and varied role where you'll make a real difference, empowering a non-verbal individual living with cerebral palsy to live life to the fullest—both at home and out in the community. If you're someone who loves football (especially Blackburn Rovers!), boxing, or swimming, you'll fit right in with our client’s interests and active lifestyle.
⭐ A bit about us at Salvere Support ⭐
Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centered care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.
You will be working as part of a small team on a 1:1 (occasionally 2:1) basis.
You must have a full clean driving licence and be over the age of 25 to drive the clients Wheelchair accessible vehicle for day position
We have the below positions patterns available:
- 20 hours per week (Days)
- Up to 28 hours per week (Sleep in Night shifts)
- Average of 16 hours per week (Days)
In return Salvere Support offers:
- ✅Rate of pay (£13.16 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:
- Continence management and Bowel Management Routine
- Moving and Handling (including hoisting).
- Domestic duties (Laundry, cleaning, cooking nutritious meals).
- Supporting to travel to appointments, participate in social activities including swimming and be able to confidently support with hydrotherapy sessions.
- Monitoring of general health and well being, daily record keeping as such.
- Supporting and communicating with someone who is non verbal.
You should also have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.
- A clean, full driving licence is preferred
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 Job reference SSL/CH/Blackburn on your application form
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.16 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
28 hours per week (Sleep in Night shifts)
Average of 16 hours per week (Days)
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
