Female Support Worker – Penrith (CA11), Part Time (24+ hours)
This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.
If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be; Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa – we do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship.
Vacancy Job Title: Female Support Worker
Vacancy Location: Penrith, CA11 7UL
Salary / Rate of Pay: £14 – £15.50
Contract type: 24 hour fixed contract
* 07:30 – 14:30 – 2:1 Support
* 14:30 – 21:30 – 2:1 Support
* 21:30 – 07:30 – 1:1 Waking Night Support
We are proposing the following shift pattern
* Week 1 – 2 x waking nights and 1 x 7-hour day = 27 hours
* Week 2 – 1 waking night and 3 x 7-hour days = 31 hours
* Female applicant (due to genuine occupational requirement)
* Must be a non-smoker
* Physically fit for moving and handling tasks
* You must be able to work the above shift pattern inclusive of waking nights
Role Requirements:
* Provide full personal and nursing care. We have our own Registered Nurse who will provide full training and you will work on a 2:1 basis until you are confident in providing all care
* Be patient, understanding, and able to support someone who is unable to communicate verbally
* Work as part of an established, supportive team
* If a driver, assist with community outings
* Help maintain a clean and comfortable home
What the Role Involves:
You will work as part of an established teams supporting a lady who lives in her home. This is a lovely work environment where some staff members have worked on the team for over 15 years. You will work in a person-centred way ensuring that this ladies physical, social and emotional needs are met. This will be in the home but also supporting with activities in the community with a colleague.
You’ll be a good fit to join this team if you are:
* Caring, compassionate, and respectful
* Calm and confident in a variety of situations
* Able to work flexibly as part of a team
* Willing to learn and complete clinical training
* Passionate about helping others
What benefits will you receive?
* A contract that works for you; fixed hours or flexible zero hours available
* Paid Annual Leave; 5.6 weeks annual leave
* Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes in-house with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and Psychologists
* Double pay for bank holidays
* Paid Enhanced DBS check
* Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (mental health & wellbeing support)
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Employee of the Month awards with vouchers
Who are Keyfort Group?
KEYFORT Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred – we only work with people if we know we can provide great care, not based on their disability. We have experience supporting people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and physical and mental health needs.
KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to safeguarding and protecting adults and children. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and would love to find out more about what you could bring to KEYFORT.
If you do not receive any communication following your CV submission within 14 days of the advert closing, then on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in our search requirements.
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