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Support Worker

  • Location: Shoeburyness
  • Salary: £14.64+ per hour
  • Contract: Full time/Part time
  • Date posted: 16 May 2024
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We are currently seeking a team of Complex Care Support Workers, to work with our client living in their own home, in Shoeburyness.

Our client is a 62-year-old female, who has suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis. The client also has a fitted tracheostomy and invasive ventilation. She is passionate about gardening, enjoys going out into the community and appreciates meaningful conversations.

At present, we have occasional wake night shifts available. As a wake night Support Worker, you would help with the client’s bedtime routine and any clinical interventions required overnight, this includes the use of equipment and ensuring she is comfortable throughout the night.

 

Shift requirements

This will be a 0-hour contract, with no regular allocated nights to start, the rota will be issued dependent on the existing teams availability. Therefore, flexibility, including weekend availability, is essential.

The night shift will begin at 20:00pm and finish at 08:00am.

All shifts are 2:1.

 

Benefits of the role

  • A thorough induction and ongoing paid, in-person training.
  • The option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma after the successful completion of your probation period.
  • Reimbursed cost of a Blue Light Card.
  • £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully utilise our Refer-A-Friend scheme.
  • Access to our employee assistance programme including free counselling and bespoke well-being services.
  • Ongoing support provided by our fantastic team of Nurses and Filed Care Supervisors.

 

Requirements

  • 6 months professional care experience in the UK based in a healthcare setting.
  • Previous experience working with complex care clients, including clients with a tracheostomy.
  • Someone who is flexible and able to offer availability with short notice including weekend shifts.

 

The desired candidate will be someone who is willing to learn and get stuck in with the role. Someone who is passionate, can adapt to different situations, and has experience with clients with similar needs. If you think your skills and previous experience match the requirements of this role, then we would love to hear from you!

 

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional employment references covering the last 3 years.

 

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