We can NOT offer sponsorship
We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant/Support Worker. Must have a minimum of two years experience in a professional lead support role, and able to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle, we would love to hear from you.
We are a small family run team. We are looking for a Reliable, caring and professional individual with a happy to help attitude to join our small team. Supporting an individual who has cerebral palsy with all their daily tasks and all personal care, and to support him with social activities.
The individual lives in their own home, within a court of supported living units. You will be expected to strive to promoting their independence on a day to day basis also incorporating the individuals social and life goals.
The individual uses an electric wheelchair and owns a wheelchair accessible vehicle. A driving license would be essential as you would need to drive their vehicle to appointments and social activities. You would never be expected to use your own vehicle. The individual is a very happy social person, who enjoys being busy and being out and about meeting friends, sailing, cinema, theatre, swimming, sporting events, cooking and baking to name a few.
Knowledge of cerebral palsy an advantage but not compulsory. Full training would be provided.
Ideally you would work 24 hour shifts to include a sleep in, ( sleep ins are SLEEP INs the individual does sleep through the night).
We are a small team striving to create a happy, healthy, home and life for the person we care for. Person Centred Care is a heart of everything we do.
At MPL Care we take the welfare of our support workers very seriously. We promote a healthy work/home life balance. We believe this is essential to allow support workers to provide the best possible support.
The opportunity for personal progression is also available. Formal NVQ and other qualifications/training would be available. All training is certificated to enhance your personal development.
A live DBS would be an advantage as we are looking to recruit as soon as possible.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can really make a positive difference, while working a good healthy work/life balance we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £274.56 per day
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have a live DBS certificate on the live system?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• professional care environment: 2 years (required)
• Professional care in a lead role: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full uk Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 16/09/2024