Support Worker for Young Person
SAXMUNDHAM/ SUFFOLK
Full time positions available
Shift pattern negotiable
mix of weekdays and weekend
£12.27/hr - £13.56
An exciting opportunity is available to join a support worker team in Saxmundham, Suffolk, caring for a 19 -year-old young man. The ideal candidate will have experience in caring for young people or adults with disabilities. The role is best suited to someone who is energetic, a team player, has a good sense of humour, and has a professional and responsible work ethic. Ideally, the candidate will have a clean UK driving licence.
The client is looking for a support worker who will assist him in his daily activities, physical therapy goals and promote his safety and independence. Social and recreational pursuits are an important element of the client's care, as he enjoys socializing with friends, going to concerts and attending social clubs.
The Client
The client is a friendly and outgoing 19 year old Male, who is a non verbal communicator and a wheelchair user. He is dependent on his support workers to promote his safety and assist with all the activities of daily living.
The Role
The role includes providing personal care, administration of medication, assistance with nutrition, physiotherapy and adhering to manual handling requirements.
The candidate will build an appropriate rapport with the client, advocate for privacy and dignity and promote the client’s independence and psychosocial needs, as well as provide a high standard of therapeutic support, in line with the relevant care plans.
Full training, support and guidance will be provided from the Case manager who will oversee the Care Team.
Skills required:

• Experience working with young people/ adults with  additional health and physical needs.
• Experience in the safe use of manual handling equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, professional and friendly.
• Excellent communication skills, a caring approach, with good initiative and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust or increase hours in accordance with the client and family’s needs.
• Must be fluent in English - both written and verbal.
• Clean driving license
• Satisfactory DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK- (sponsorship not available)

Benefits

• Double pay on public holidays
• Flexible working
• Being part of an established care team.
• Pension scheme.
• Full training.
• Support and guidance provided from Case Management (OFH Care).
• Supervision and appraisal.

Location: Saxmundham, SUFFOLK
Contract type: Permanent Contract
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.27-£13.56 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Physical Setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Saxmundham (preferred)

Work Location: In person