Female Support Worker LSC459
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.00 bob mis |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnard Castle, County Durham |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | A Chance for Life LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | LSC459 |
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*Occupational Pursuant to Para 1 Schedule 9 of Equality Act 2010.
Description
We are recruiting support workers for our client following an acquired brain injury that she sustained in a car accident a number of years ago. The salary for the role is up to £14 per hour, depending on experience. Are you who we are looking for? Here is a message from her:
“Hi, I am 21 years old and looking for support workers to join my team. I am interested in all things wildlife and need you to be comfortable around animals, you should be happy to support me in getting out and about, and on with my life. I’m interested in real life psychological crimes, and very passionate about nature programmes, in particular David Attenborough. I am looking for day-to-day support, people who will work together to make sure I am well looked after. I live in my own home and need guidance and support to help me with live independently. If you are up for the challenge and interested in joining me on my journey, please apply and tell me what you can bring to my life!”
The salary for this role is £14 per hour.
Duties
Your duties will include supporting our client with 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
About A Chance for Life
“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”
We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.
Our Values:
• Client-centred: We put the client at the heart of everything we do.
• Humanity: We are friendly, approachable, open and honest.
• Integrity: We do the job right and treat everybody with respect.
• Heart: We work with compassion and care, upholding the dignity of our clients at all times.
• Whatever it takes: We find practical, imaginative solutions that deliver value for money and exceptional care.
• Pride: We deliver a service we believe in.
Description
We are recruiting support workers for our client following an acquired brain injury that she sustained in a car accident a number of years ago. The salary for the role is up to £14 per hour, depending on experience. Are you who we are looking for? Here is a message from her:
“Hi, I am 21 years old and looking for support workers to join my team. I am interested in all things wildlife and need you to be comfortable around animals, you should be happy to support me in getting out and about, and on with my life. I’m interested in real life psychological crimes, and very passionate about nature programmes, in particular David Attenborough. I am looking for day-to-day support, people who will work together to make sure I am well looked after. I live in my own home and need guidance and support to help me with live independently. If you are up for the challenge and interested in joining me on my journey, please apply and tell me what you can bring to my life!”
The salary for this role is £14 per hour.
Duties
Your duties will include supporting our client with 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
About A Chance for Life
“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”
We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.
Our Values:
• Client-centred: We put the client at the heart of everything we do.
• Humanity: We are friendly, approachable, open and honest.
• Integrity: We do the job right and treat everybody with respect.
• Heart: We work with compassion and care, upholding the dignity of our clients at all times.
• Whatever it takes: We find practical, imaginative solutions that deliver value for money and exceptional care.
• Pride: We deliver a service we believe in.