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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 14 May 2024
Salary: £13 to £14 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 June 2024
Location: Gateshead, Tyne-Tees, NE1
Company: Priority Recruitment Services Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 52943503

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Summary

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Support Worker in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a client living with acquired brain injury, living in his own home. The role is part-time (15 hours a week) and is predominantly companionship-based.

We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Please note that a full driving license is required for this role.

Salary & Benefits:

- Competitive pay rates: between £13.00 and £14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Holiday pay.
- DBS fees reimbursed.
- Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more).
- Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development.
- Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!


Schedule:

- 10 am – 3 pm, three days a week.

Client and Role:

- The client lives with an acquired brain injury and lives in his own home.
- Domestic assistance, shopping, paying bills, and providing general companionship.
- Driving the client to appointments.
- Assisting the client with social activities.
- Prompting the client with daily tasks.


Successful Applicant:

- Must possess at least 6 months of previous experience with working with clients with a physical disability.
- Must have a full driving license.
- Must have access to a laptop to liaise with the clinical team.

If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking to make a real difference in another person's life, look no further, this is the perfect opportunity. Apply below and we’ll be in touch!

*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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