Support Worker

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Support Worker to work in a lovely home setting in Birchington-on-Sea, CT7 with a non-verbal, physically disabled young person with complex needs (cerebral palsy) and learning difficulties. Experience is preferred and a Level 2 certificate in Social Care is desirable, however not mandatory as training can be given. Driver is essential as day shifts, on-call rota may include driving client out in the adapted vehicle. You will be part of a small care team mostly covering school holidays as well as the on-call rota which could be days, nights and weekends. This young person loves being out and about, and particularly loves swimming, singing, and music. Hours School Holidays as well as the on-call rota that will include days, nights and weekends (including Friday evenings). Shift Hours School holidays: 8am-8pm day shifts. 8pm -8am night shifts., Duties will include:

• Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc.)
• Manual handling (assistance with transferring).
• Administering medication
• Record keeping
• Preparing and serving meals/snacks
• Light domestic duties
• Companionship
  
  Previous care experience required.
• Caring, compassionate with a person centred approach to facilitate the most effective care/support possible, allowing the client to thrive in all aspects.
• An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with people and can work collaboratively with the Client's family, SW team and Case Manager.
• This is primarily a lone working role with the client, so proactivity, adaptability and an ability to self-initiate is ideal within the role.
• Clean driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS - Children's Barred List. This will be arranged for the successful candidate.
  
  On-call rota (days/nights/weekends):
24 hour on-call shifts. £75.00 retainer fee per 24 hours on call shift plus hours paid if called in to work @ the shift rate. Job Type: Zero hours contract Salary:
• Weekday rate - £13.91. Weeknight rate- £16.07.
• Weekend day rate - £16.0. Weekend night rate- £17.12
• Bank holidays - £27.82
• Training/Meetings- £13.91, Competitive rates of pay.
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
• Holiday pay accrued.