Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a  support worker to join a friendly established team providing support and ongoing rehabilitation to a young disabled man in his own home and in the community.

The successful candidate will offer:

• Experience in care/support work in the community
• Experience working in a rehab environment and with therapy staff would be an advantage
• Flexible approach to care and availability to work a variety of shifts on a rota basis including night shifts and weekends.
• Great communication skills
• Positive and friendly personality

Role Type: Support Worker Full-time and Part-time

Location: Southend on Sea

Rate of Pay (pending a pay review this year) :

•  Weekday daytime hours & rate 9am – 9pm £15.60 per hour
• Weekend daytime hours & rate 9am – 9pm - £16.64 per hour

• Sleep in hours paid at National Minimum Wage at the prevailing rate – currently £12.21 per hour
• Weekday and Weekend Night duty schedule – the night shift is from 8pm – 9am split into the following-  consists of 5hours waking( 8pm to 1am)  and 6 hours sleep in (1am to 7am)  and then 2 hours walking ( 7am to 9am).
• Walking night hours are paid as per the day rate mentioned above( weekday and weekend)

 

What are on offer for the candidate

· Great rates of pay, Fully funded comprehensive training package and on-going support

· Opportunity to work alongside senior therapy staff and contribute to a rehabilitation programme

· Fully funded DBS.

· Generous annual leave allowance.

· Opportunity to travel.

· Great opportunity to work with one client and really make a difference.