Support Worker

Job Description

DescriptionPay rate: £11.33 - £11.85 - Depending on Weekday/Weekend nightsShift Pattern: 11:00pm - 07:00am2 WAKING NIGHTS ONLY (16 hours) + adhocMonday - Saturday, with some flexibility on which days you can doLocation: Butts Green SO51, just outside of Southampton.We do cannot provide sponsorshipand we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in the Southampton/Portsmouth area.Due to the location of the patient, candidates MUST hold a full UK driving license and have access to their own vehicle.Requirements:

• MUST have worked as a carer previously in the UK (Preferably atleast 6 months experience)
• Experience working closely with families of the supported (Preferred)
• UK drivers license ESSENTIAL + vehicle

This role will be supporting an elderly lady with dementia throughout the night, she lives with her daughter who is her primary carer. Key ResponsibilitiesIf 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 ExpertiseYou’ll need to:

• Be caring and approachable
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Be patient and welcoming
• Be Helpful, reliable & professional
• 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, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants , travel companies and destinations
  • Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
  • Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place
  • Fully paid DBS
  • Contracts available
  • Progression opportunities within the organisation
  • Pension enrolment
  • Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • 24/7 management support
  • A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our Care Friends 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 awide 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 possibleto 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 Childrens 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.