Support worker - united kingdom, whitstable, kent

title: support worker

location: kent, ct5

nearest station: chestfield and swalecliffe

wage/salary: up to £19.00 gross per hour

driver essential? yes – you will need to be comfortable using your own car when on duty (mileage paid).

essential: experience of working with adults with a brain injury and behaviours that may challenge. non-smoker/vaper.*this position is open to female applicants only

start date: asap

days & hours: 9.00am to 7.00pm every wednesday

family/client pets: two dogs

recruiter: sally

about this client:

megan is a 25-year-old young woman who enjoys an active and sociable life. she is lively, chatty and enjoys having fun. megan sustained a brain injury at birth, which resulted in moderate cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. she can communicate verbally and is fully mobile. due to her brain injury, megan presents with behaviours that can challenge, this is usually verbal aggression towards staff, the throwing of objects, and occasionally self-harm. megan lives with her family in an annex of the family home so is semi-independent.

overview of the role:

we are looking for a *female support worker to assist megan 1:1 in all aspects of her daily living as well as support to manage her anxieties and concerns. some of the activities will involve meal preparation, light household duties, attending appointments, supporting megan in participating in her voluntary role and assisting her so she can enjoy a busy social life that includes going to the cinema, meals out, day trips, and festivals and clubs (often to the early hours of the morning!). megan is very independent but struggles to lift arms above her head so will need assistance with hair washing. megan can display behaviours that may challenge so her support workers need to be experienced in maintaining a calm and consistent approach. this role is 9.00am to 7.00pm every wednesday. the gross hourly rates are: £15.50 weekdays (up to 7.00pm), £17.00 (after 7.00pm) £17.50 weekends (up to 7.00pm), £19.00 (after 7.00pm). we would also love to hear from you if you would be interested in a bank contract, to work at a time that is convenient to you as well as the client.

who this job would suit:

we are looking for a *female support worker who is calm and patient, with the ability to be proactive and resourceful. strong communication skills and supporting the client to manage her anxiety are essential. you’ll support megan in a variety of situations within the local community and when at home. all candidates need to be drivers with access to their own car, mileage will be paid when on duty.

what’s great about this job:

you will be part of a great team around megan and regular training, support and supervision will be provided by therapists within her team.

who is recruiting for this role?

our client is using our advertising package. the client will be carrying out all aspects of the recruitment process and will contact you directly if they would like to progress your application. by applying for this vacancy, you agree to our client having access to your cv. please see our website for more information.

please note:

*where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the equality act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.

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