Support Worker Middlesbrough, England
Job description
About the role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, caring and patient individual to work as part of a small team in supporting a young woman with a brain injury in her own home in the Middlesbrough area. No previous experience needed, all training and supervision will be provided. Personal care is involved - Post open to women only and employees need a proficient understanding and spoken capacity of the English language - GOR applies.
You will support her in her own home in increasing her independence, in the community and on her holidays. You will work alongside highly specialised and skilled therapists to support her with her essential daily rehabilitation programme. You will also be required to drive her vehicle, allowing her to access the community.
This post includes evening, weekend shifts and sleep in duties.
About you:
Essential
ü you are reliable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
ü you are friendly, approachable and understanding
ü you are flexible and you work well under pressure
ü you have a full, clean UK driving licence and are confident to drive the client’s vehicle
ü you have the physical capability for moving and handling
Preferred
ü you have experience of supporting someone with a brain injury
About us:
JSP Ltd provides an essential service to both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury. Qualified staff assess clients’ needs and offer individually designed case management and rehabilitation programmes. The company was established in 1994 and is now a successful rehabilitation and case management consultancy, working in close co-operation with the legal profession. We now have five offices employing around 80 staff. We manage over 400 support workers and provide services to just under 400 clients nationally.
JSP is not an agency. Recruitment of staff for small, personalised care teams is part of our case management service and is undertaken on behalf of individuals using this service.
If you are interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply online at https://www.jspcasemanagement.co.uk/recruitment
For an informal discussion about this role please contact us on 01661 845960 quoting ref: NE/BS/AC/SW/1122
CVs are not accepted
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
Read more about us here: www.jspcasemanagement.co.uk
JSP Ltd is part of the Active Assistance group. Active Assistance Finance Ltd (trading as Active Assistance) is a company registered in England & Wales (Registration Number 07705208). Registered Office: 1 Suffolk Way, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1YL
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must currently wear a mask
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Middlesbrough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Post open to women only as post includes personal care - GOR applies
Language:
- understand and speak English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: NE/BS/AC/SW/1122
