Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.9 to £13.9 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | SK2 5DL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14001-54096 |
Summary
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Full-time, 34.5 hours per week. Days and Night shifts available.
You must have the right to work over 20 hours per week.
Shift patterns are as follows: Days - 8am to 8pm / Nights - 8pm to 8am. Including weekends.
Basic hourly rate is £11.90 per hour, with potential to increase up to £13.90 per hour.
A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am, Monday to Sunday (excluding sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
We are located at Radford Close, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5DL. Please check the location before applying.
Oakwood is a specialised unit for adults with acquired brain injuries in Offerton, Stockport. You will be providing support to individuals with brain injuries or related neurological conditions. Collaborating with our physiotherapy team, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapists, and Neuropsychologist, you will ensure the accomplishment of goals and interventions set by our therapy team.
Our Service Users have acquired brain injuries and/or physical disabilities that may pose challenges to independence, but they all share the desire to make their own choices, create lasting friendships, and make lifelong memories. As a Support Worker for a reputable charity, you will play an integral role in making that happen.
As some Service Users are non-verbal and immobile, you may assist Team Leaders with medical interventions. Personal care and medical appointments may also be a part of this role. However, for the rest of the day, the individuals take the lead. Working together with our Service Users, you will help create a weekly plan that includes daily activities, therapy sessions, outings, and meal planning.
Prior experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant is desirable, but not mandatory, as we offer comprehensive training and induction programmes to get you up to speed in your new role!
Please refer to the job description for more details.
• Wagestream - access earned pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to sell (salary sacrifice).
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
This is a career to be proud of, in an organisation that values its employees as much as its residents. Learn more about everything we offer and apply now.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
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