Support Worker

Overview:

We are seeking a new team member to work 1:1 with our client in their own home in the outskirts of Edenbridge. Supporting day-to-day you will help the client achieve their personal goals and pursue their interests whilst providing clinical and personal care support.

The client:

You would be working with a gentleman in his 30’s who has a passion for everything fitness and physical wellbeing. With typical days spent between the gym, swimming pool, trampolining, massage, yoga and his home you would be someone who is keen to share and encourage these passions. Alongside this you would attend art sessions as well as access the community together in order to attend shows at the theatre (primarily musical comedy), go shopping and meet with friends.

Our client has clinical needs due to his quadriplegic cerebral palsy. These include PEG feeding, medication administration and moving and handling. He communicates via eye movement or typing on his iPad.

Ideal candidate:

• Someone active, energetic and willing to get stuck in, specifically someone happy to swim and support with gym equipment
• Someone who can hold a meaningful, engaging conversation with a good sense of humour
• Someone who is confident in their capabilities and willing to listen, learn and adapt their focus and expectations to prioritise our client
• Someone keen to be in the community and access new settings
• Someone seeking to build a meaningful professional relationship built on trust
• Someone compassionate and kind who will empower and support our client
• Someone self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative
• Someone with keen attention to detail, who is observant and calm
• Someone who likes animals – particularly cats as our client has a lovely cat in his home

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £382+ per 24 hour shift.
• Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
• The option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
• A Company Pension.
• A Blue Light Card.
• A Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
• Access to our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.

Requirements:

• Previous paid care experience of 3 months full time caring for clients with complex needs within the UK.
• You must hold a full UK drivers licence and have access to your own vehicle due to the remote location of the clients home.

If you think your skills and 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 satisfactory employment references.