Support Worker, Community Health

Job Description:

Job description

Amore Complex Care

Support Worker:
Flintshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident, and outgoing support workers to support a young adult with Cerebral Palsy.

Please note we don't offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK

Key Job Role Information

Role -Support workers

Location- Flintshire

Salary - £15.13

per hour (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Shifts - Our shifts are 07:30 am - 10:00 pm with one staff sleeping over and finishing the next morning!

Expected hours - 24 - 48 per week

Key Role essentials and responsibilities -

- Full UK drivers' licence

- Competent verbal and written English

Meet the person you'll be supporting:

• What challenges do I have? I have athetoid cerebral palsy, I am in a wheelchair and non-verbal. I use eye gaze to communicate, and I have a ceiling track hoist in my home. I require my staff to be patient with me as there can be a time delay in my communication. I also need support at mealtimes and with my personal care
• What activities do I like to do? I have been attending college and enjoy online gaming; I am looking to complete a course in September which would be face to face and I would require my support staff to attend with me.
• How would I describe myself? I am funny and confident and love to have a laugh
• What are some of my long-term goals? I am looking to progress in college

My team

• How many people support me at one time? I am supported on a 2:1 basis throughout the day, and 1:1 during the sleep shift.
• What shift patterns do my team do? My shift patterns are 7:30 am to 10pm, with staff sleeping over and finishing the next morning
• I have a mobility car and require all my staff to have a full clean driving licence.

What we offer

BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNT!

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rate basis)
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
• Get paid for your training and induction with us
• Enrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us
• Referral bonus scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• We will pay for your DBS
• This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Support worker forum - an opportunity to influence decisions, make positive improvements and have your voice heard