Support Worker HH002

Support Worker­ - HH002

Full time support staff required for our client who is living in his family home with an acquired brain injury.

We are recruiting for 2 full time positions to work an exciting and varied rota to include a mixture of days, nights and double up shifts. One position is permanent, and the other is a fixed term for maternity cover until April 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team, working alongside therapy professionals, to support the client's rehabilitation programme. The varied blend of shifts will provide the successful application a rewarding opportunity to engage in all aspects of the client's progress.

Shift Patterns:

• Days: 07:30-20:30
• Waking Nights: 20:00-09:00
• Double Up Day Shifts: usually 12:00-16:00 weekdays and 10:00-14:00 at weekends but these times may vary due to the client's activities

Pay Rates:

• £14.00 per hour weekday day shifts
• £15.00 per hour weekday waking night shifts
• £15.00 per hour Saturdays
• £16.00 per hour Sundays

5.6 weeks annual leave

Person Specification

Essential:

• Positive attitude
• Full driving licence and access to own transport
• Previous care experience
• Flexible and reliable
• Previous experience of working with brain injuries is desirable

Closing Date: 17/02/2023

All applicants will need to complete our standard application form to be considered for this role. This can be found on our website or will be sent to the email address provided in your CV.

There is a genuine occupational and operational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

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, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• manual driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/02/2023
Reference ID: HH002