Support Worker - Rochdale, United Kingdom - Ryan King

Ryan King
Ryan King
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Rochdale, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Please note I do not sponsor and you must be able to provide references from work that was based in the UK for the past 5 years.


We are looking for an experienced Support Worker in Norden to join our existing team to work 2-3 days per week 10am-6pm, must be flexible and able to cover (for which overtime will be paid) holidays/sickness and some sleeping nights and weekend work when needed.


Our son is 28yrs old he has quadriplegia cerebral palsy, symptomatic epilepsy and asthma, wheelchair user, non-verbal but has a good understanding, once you get to know him you will know his likes/dislikes.


He lives in the family home, he has pets so you must be an animal lover as you will need to help look after them when his parents are away.


Holiday cover will include some overnights which are sleeping nights, this is when we (parents) are away from the family home.

This will be discussed in more detail at the interview.


Requirements:


To provide care and support, including support around the house with household chores, support with meals including meal planning and cooking, support with all personal care, support with feeding and medications.

Our son also attends physiotherapy once per week which you will accompany him when on shift. You will be shown what you need to do to help him stretch his muscles.


He loves having fun and socialising so you must be able to travel on overnight visits and holiday with him.

( all paid for )

He has a wicked sense of humour and the best smile ever.


He has a wheelchair adapted Volkswagen Transporter which is automatic which you will need to drive, therefore a FULL driving licence is required with no more than 3 points allowed.


The role requires a highly dedicated compassionate person who is reliable, well organised, sociable, has a good sense of humour, common sense & very importantly must be honest, trustworthy and kind and caring and lots of fun.

2 years care experience/NVQ preferably with young disabled adults.

Passionate about providing outstanding levels of care.

A commitment to supporting others.

Flexible.

A positive can-do attitude.

Upto date DBS required

Animal lover.

Non-smoker/e-cig.

This is a permanent, Fully Employed position for which your Tax, National Insurance and auto enrol pension are paid.

4 weekly pay (13 months)

Double time paid for any Bank Holidays worked.

We are a very friendly bunch and it's a lovely job for the right person.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£12.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 16 per week


Benefits:


  • Casual dress

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

  • Homecare

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Young disabled adults: 2 years (preferred)

Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Private Care
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