Support Worker LSC459

Chance For Life Ltd; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Barnard Castle seeks a support worker to assist a young individual following a brain injury. Responsibilities include aiding with social activities and rehabilitation. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in the health sector, a driving licence, and relevant qualifications. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional holidays accruing with service

Company pension

Health cover

Employee rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
• Must have UK Driving licence and familiarity with driving a Wheelchair accessible vehicle.
• Trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with social and leisure activities.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities.

Skills

Experience in Health Sector

UK Driving Licence

Familiarity with Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Training to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Education

Completed Level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course

Job description

Description

We are recruiting a support worker for our client following an acquired brain injury that she sustained in a car accident a number of years ago. The salary for the role is up to £14 per hour, depending on experience. Are you who we are looking for? Here is a message from her:

“Hi, I am 21 years old and looking for support workers to join my team. I am interested in all things wildlife and need you to be comfortable around animals, you should be happy to support me in getting out and about, and on with my life. I’m interested in real life psychological crimes, and very passionate about nature programmes, in particular David Attenborough. I am looking for day-to-day support, people who will work together to make sure I am well looked after. I live in my own home and need guidance and support to help me with live independently. If you are up for the challenge and interested in joining me on my journey, please apply and tell me what you can bring to my life!”

Duties

Your duties will include supporting our client with social and leisure activities, and rehabilitation activities.

Key skills, knowledge and experience

• You should have previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
• UK Driving licence and familiarity with driving a Wheelchair accessible vehicle WAV).
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Benefits of working with A Chance for Life

A Chance for Life team members are more than their qualifications or experience. They are imaginative and creative. They solve problems for our clients’ families by seeing new ways of doing things. They have the drive to turn good ideas into practical, detailed plans, and they do it all with care, compassion and a warm smile. We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. We expect a lot from everyone at A Chance for Life, but you can expect a lot from us in return, including:

• Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Additional Holidays accruing with service.
• Company pension, health cover and employee rewards.

Training & Development

• Medication.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
• Moving and Handling.
• Postural Management.
• First Aid.

Company Culture

• Supportive, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values.
• Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement.
• Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Time off to give blood.
• Support for involvement with charities.
• Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office.

About A Chance for Life

“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”

We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.