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Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Posted 15 March by Acuity Care Group Limited
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£11.33 - £12.36 per hour
Waterlooville , Hampshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Acuity Care Group Limited
Pay rate: £11.33 - £12.36

Shift Pattern: Wednesday Only + Adhoc/Sickness/Holiday cover
Wednesday 22:00pm - 16:00pm

Location: Waterlooville

Due to some of the tasks and personal care included within this role, this job is open to female applicants only.

We cannot provide sponsorshipand we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in the Southampton/Portsmouth area.

Requirements: 
  • MUST have worked as a carer previously in the UK (Preferably atleast 6 months experience)
  • Experience working with brain injuries would be beneficial but not essential
  • Experience taking patients out into the community
  • Full UK drivers license + is MANDATORY to be considered for this role, as you are required to drive the clients automatic vehicle.
This role will be supporting an individual with a brain injury and concurrent health complications following a road traffic accident.

At Team Brain Injury, we support adults and young people who have needs attributed to Brain/Spinal injuries and or Mental Health conditions with associated complex needs. 
Our goal is to empower them to integrate more within their community whilst maintaining their independence and personal choice.   We are also committed to the continuing development of all our team members, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care.

Key Responsibilities

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you.

Our support workers cover all manners of support for others – from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.

You’ll receive fully paid, on the job training and you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with the person you support.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You’ll need to:
  • Be caring and approachable
  • Hold a Full UK drivers license & have your own vehicle
  • Have experience/Confidence with the following: Hoists, Manual handling, PEG feeding, Cough Assist Machine & Oral Suction
  • Be patient and welcoming
  • Be Helpful, reliable & professional
  • Bonus points if you like pets!  The client has two very friendly dogs
  • A positive outlook
  • Able to help with personal care
  • Able to prepare meals
  • Potentially administer medication and Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care or related topic, or be willing to study towards this

Benefits

  • Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
  • Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
  • Access to blue light discount scheme
  • Attractive holiday entitlement
  • Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
  • Progression opportunities within the organisation
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Pension enrolment
  • A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.
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About Team Brain Injury

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.  We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. 

We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.  Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. 

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.

Reference: 52320263

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