Support Worker

To provide a flexible support service on a casual basis to a teenage girl with a brain injury, after school and at weekends. Our client enjoys activities that her support worker can join in with her, such as music, cinema, shopping and crafts. She also enjoys supporting others and spending time with her siblings and pets at home. She has a huge love for the character Stitch! Our client is generally a bubbly, chatty young lady who enjoys pamper sessions and likes her support worker to help her straighten and style her hair or paint her nails.

The role will involve supporting our client to access activities, maintain her safety away from home and ensure that she is enabled to enjoy social activities in the community on a regular basis.

The role will require support staff to be physically active and alert to any risk or dangers whilst working with our client.

Previous experience supporting children or young adults after brain injury or with additional learning needs would be preferred.

Previous experience of working in a care or educational setting is essential.

Applicants must have a full driving licence with access to their own vehicle as it will be necessary to drive the client when going out in the community.

Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile.

Hours of work

We can be flexible with which weekdays the support is provided.

Rate of pay

£14 per hour on weekdays
£16 per hour weekend

Due to the nature of the role an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Bush & Co. are acting as agents on behalf of our client.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact us directly

You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Direct Support Professional, Disability Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Home Care Aide, Client Support

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