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Experienced Support worker - Wootton Bassett

£11.44 - £11.56 per hour Pension, Full Training
 

Job Description

First City are looking to recruit passionate & enthusiastic support workers to join our workforce and become part of what we believe to be, something incredibly rewarding.

This specific role is supporting a young man with Cerebral Palsy in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon.

You will be working in the family home, in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment. You will be joining in varied activities and helping to explore new activities. You will be working within a support team to enable this young man to communicate to his best level, helping with his personal care needs and encouraging him to be as independent as possible.

Location: Wootton Bassett

Rate: £11.44ph

Hours Available: Full Time / Part Time

Shift patterns - 07.00 - 14.30 and/or 14.30 - 22.00 and/or 22.00 - 07.00 (Sleep night)

Our customer communicates using a choice board, eye movement, touching and can also read lips, facial expressions and body language.

The ideal candidate is someone with a background of supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities, someone who wants to share interests and hobbies, someone fun but responsible and someone this young man can build a fantastic rapport with.

About you:

  • You are reliable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • You enjoy working in a relaxed, fun, family environment whilst working hard and seeing your client make progress and being a part of that.
  • You are friendly and approachable
  • You are flexible and you work well under pressure

Responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment
  • Promoting independence
  • Feeding
  • Personal care
  • Moving and Assisting
  • Supporting with activities and planning day trips
  • Community Access
  • General household tasks

A minimum of 6 months health and social care experience is required for this role preferably with specific knowledge and familiarity of brain injuries, however transferable skills and personal experience will be considered. A full clean driving licence is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
  • Opportunity to increase knowledge through training opportunities
  • Opportunity for career progression
  • Excellent training and support
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Excellent training and support
  • Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

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