Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 24h per week & 16h per week (mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, annual leave/sickness cover available) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Carlisle, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | A Chance for Life LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LSC430 |
Summary
FULL and PART TIME POSITIONS
(mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, annual leave/sickness cover available)
Description
We are recruiting part time support workers to support one of our clients with an acquired brain injury. The salary for the role is £13 per hour, depending on experience. Are you what we are looking for? Here is a message from him:
Calling all lovers of the outdoors!
“Hi, I am 15-year-old young man looking for support workers to join my team - I don’t care what your age, gender or orientation is, but I would prefer someone enthusiastic that can think outside of the box to keep me busy and safe.
You should have a great sense of humour, are kind, honest and happy to support me in getting out and about and completing my therapies. I need support with my personal care and all aspects of daily living, I use a wheelchair to get around and I have my own wheelchair accessible van, I love to go for drives and go out on trips. I enjoy being outdoors for walks, whatever the weather. I like all things sensory so you must be creative, I like books being read to me, being part of the chat and swimming. I live with my family who are very important to me.
If you are interested in joining me, please apply.
A lover of walks and a big coat essential!
The salary for this role is £13/hr.
Duties
You will work on shift supporting with personal care, social and leisure activities and rehabilitation activities.
Key skills, knowledge and experience
• You should have previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
• Driving licence and car owner is essential.
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Benefits of working with A Chance for Life
A Chance for Life team members are more than their qualifications or experience. They are imaginative and creative. They solve problems for our clients’ families by seeing new ways of doing things. They have the drive to turn good ideas into practical, detailed plans, and they do it all with care, compassion and a warm smile. We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. We expect a lot from everyone at A Chance for Life, but you can expect a lot from us in return, including:
Package & Benefits
Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Additional Holidays accruing with service
Company pension, health cover and employee rewards
Training & Development
• Acquired Brain Injury.
• Medication.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
• Moving and Handling.
• Postural Management.
• First Aid.
Company Culture
Supportive, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values
Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement
Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
Time off to give blood
Support for involvement with charities
Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office
Closing Date: 28th June 2024
Interview Date: interviews offered upon receipt of successful applications
For an application form and job description please go online to www.achanceforlife.co.uk or you can contact our Penrith office on admin@achanceforlife.co.uk or telephone 01768 891709 quoting reference: LSC430
(mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, annual leave/sickness cover available)
Description
We are recruiting part time support workers to support one of our clients with an acquired brain injury. The salary for the role is £13 per hour, depending on experience. Are you what we are looking for? Here is a message from him:
Calling all lovers of the outdoors!
“Hi, I am 15-year-old young man looking for support workers to join my team - I don’t care what your age, gender or orientation is, but I would prefer someone enthusiastic that can think outside of the box to keep me busy and safe.
You should have a great sense of humour, are kind, honest and happy to support me in getting out and about and completing my therapies. I need support with my personal care and all aspects of daily living, I use a wheelchair to get around and I have my own wheelchair accessible van, I love to go for drives and go out on trips. I enjoy being outdoors for walks, whatever the weather. I like all things sensory so you must be creative, I like books being read to me, being part of the chat and swimming. I live with my family who are very important to me.
If you are interested in joining me, please apply.
A lover of walks and a big coat essential!
The salary for this role is £13/hr.
Duties
You will work on shift supporting with personal care, social and leisure activities and rehabilitation activities.
Key skills, knowledge and experience
• You should have previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
• Driving licence and car owner is essential.
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Benefits of working with A Chance for Life
A Chance for Life team members are more than their qualifications or experience. They are imaginative and creative. They solve problems for our clients’ families by seeing new ways of doing things. They have the drive to turn good ideas into practical, detailed plans, and they do it all with care, compassion and a warm smile. We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. We expect a lot from everyone at A Chance for Life, but you can expect a lot from us in return, including:
Package & Benefits
Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Additional Holidays accruing with service
Company pension, health cover and employee rewards
Training & Development
• Acquired Brain Injury.
• Medication.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
• Moving and Handling.
• Postural Management.
• First Aid.
Company Culture
Supportive, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values
Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement
Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
Time off to give blood
Support for involvement with charities
Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office
Closing Date: 28th June 2024
Interview Date: interviews offered upon receipt of successful applications
For an application form and job description please go online to www.achanceforlife.co.uk or you can contact our Penrith office on admin@achanceforlife.co.uk or telephone 01768 891709 quoting reference: LSC430