Support Worker

Liverpool
29-10-2024
Job Type
Temp-To-Perm
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Healthcare
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Healthcare
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
GBP £13.75
Job ID
33784

Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker 

Location: Liverpool L25 

Pay rate: £13.75 to £16.66 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Permanent, 37.5 hours

Shift and schedule: 8 am to 8 pm days, 8pm to 8am waking nights 

 

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Support Worker in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity to support an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy who has complex needs, requires peg feeding and lives with a tracheostomy.

We are searching for Support Workers who share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn’t have to stop our clients from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Previous experience in peg feeding and dealing with tracheostomy is desirable and a full UK driver’s license is required for this role.

 

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rate: £13.75 to £16.66 per hour, with enhanced qualified rates.
  • Full-time or flexible hours.
  • Weekly pay.
  • DBS fees reimbursed.
  • Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more).
  • Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development.
  • The ability to make a significant difference in another person’s life.
  • Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!
  • Employee recognition schemes, including an annual employee awards evening.
  • Working for one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.

 

Company and Role:

  • Supporting an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, who lives in her own home.
  • The client lives with cerebral palsy, has complex needs, requires peg feeding and lives with a tracheostomy.
  • She is non-verbal and registered blind, she loves to listen to music.
  • All personal care will be involved, in addition to companionship, taking part in other ways of interacting with the local community.

 

Successful Applicant:

Must be able to drive with UK driving licence (a company car will be provided during work hours).
Must possess at least 1 year of experience in support work and peg feeds.
Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, and weekends).

 

This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in another person’s life. 

Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!

 

*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

 

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