Support Worker

Preston
02-10-2024
Job Type
Temp-To-Perm
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Healthcare
Skills
Complex care, Children, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy
Functional Expertise
Healthcare
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
GBP £16.00
Job ID
37341

Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Kirkham, Preston
Pay Rate: £16.00  TO £17.00 per hour 
Job Type: Temp-Perm, Full time
Shift and Schedule: Mon - Fri fixed school time hours, Flexible home time hours

 

Priority Healthcare are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Support Worker in Kirkham, Preston. 
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, working on a 1-1 basis with our client. who loves to be active and socialise within his community.
We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. 

 

Salary & Benefits:
•    Excellent rates of pay, £16-£17 per hour.
•    Weekly pay.
•    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.
•    DBS fees reimbursed.
•    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.

 

Client and Role:
•    This is an extremely rewarding role where you will be involved in developing our client’s full potential. He attends a local Specialist School, and you will support him in all aspects of his learning and participation in school life.
•    The client is a young male with complex needs, Cerebral Palsy and physical disabilities. 
•    The client is active and loves being outside.
•    This role will involve helping client with his daily routine in a specialist school.
•    The client hoisted for all transfers.

 

Successful Applicant:
•    Previous experience of 12 months in care is essential – training will also be provided where necessary.
•    Full UK driving license is required and must be able to drive a manual vehicle, the role will involve using the client’s car during shifts.
•    Experience working with clients living with complex needs. 
•    Be able to communicate with the family and fellow professionals confidentially.
•    Previous experience with working with therapists to deliver on the client’s support plan.
•    The successful applicant must be flexible in their approach.
•    Assisting with the development and communication skills as well maintaining the client’s physical health.


 
This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference to someone’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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