Support Worker LE004 Leicester, England
Job description
Support Worker - LE004
We are currently recruiting for full and part time staff for a gentleman living in his family home with a spinal cord injury in the Leicester Forest East area of Leicester
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team supporting this gentleman with his active daily living.
Current Shift Patterns:
- Day Shift - 12 hours
Bank Holidays and weekend work will form part of the rota
Pay Rates:
- £13.00 per hour weekdays
- £14.00 per hour weekends
5.6 weeks’ annual leave
Person Specification
Essential:
- Positive attitude and proactive approach
- Full driving licence
- Flexible and reliable
Closing Date: 14/04/2023
Ourway Care are not currently providing Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship
To apply for this position you will need to complete our Application Form, which can be found on our website or will be sent to the email address provided in your CV.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.
About Ourway Care
Ourway Care put our clients at the very centre of their care. Our care packages are driven by the client’s lifestyle and home circumstances to ensure that each bespoke team is able to meet the unique needs of each client.
Ourway Care support our clients to recruit their own teams to support their daily routines, whether that be hospital visits, trips, work or holidays.
As a support worker in one of our teams you will receive full in-house training in the specific needs of your client from our dedicated team. Our 4 day training program will deliver blended learning of face to face classroom and online sessions.
By recruiting for each client specifically we create teams that are able to provide a consistent continuation of care and quality, with a commitment to a sustainable care provision to provide the client with the very best levels of care.
As one of our Support Workers you will receive:
- Excellent hourly rates of pay
- Enhanced rates for weekends
- Double time for Bank Holidays
- Guaranteed hours
- Paid training
- Paid DBS
- Attendance Bonus
- Company Sick Pay
- Annual Leave Buy Back Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
Ourway Care want staff in all areas of the business to feel that they are a valued and appreciated part of the company. In addition to the benefits above there is also the opportunity for long term, goal based career development. We encourage further professional qualifications and career advancement.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Purpose: To support your client with their day-to-day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
Internal and Management: This role will report to: Registered Manager
Key Duties/Responsibilities for our Support Workers:
Supporting your client to safely lead a fulfilling and more independent life by:
- Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, household tasks and paperwork
- Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual’s choice
- Support and monitor your client’s healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks
- Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish
- Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly
- Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide
- Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Participate in learning and development opportunities as required
This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.
As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.
Confidentiality – All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.
Health & Safety at Work – It is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act,
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12-36 per week
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (required)
- manual driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Reference ID: LE004
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
