Job Description
With regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship
Join My Team Support Worker Needed in Gosport
Shifts Available (24 hours/week):
* Week 1:Monday 7am7pm & Saturday 7am7pm (waking night),
* Week 2:Monday 7am-7pm & Sunday 7am7pm
* Plus:Bank hours to cover absences/for Patricks holidays
Pay:
* Monday-Friday days and waking nights: £14.18/hr
* Weekend days and waking nights: £16.44/hr
* Travel allowance available (eligibility applies)
What Youll Get
* Ongoing training and support
* 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
* Pension (subject to qualifying status)
* Free DBS check
* Induction and Care Certificate training
* Regular supervision and support from my Case Manager and HR team
Hi, Im Patrick.Im looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join my care team in Gosport. Im a friendly, talkative guy with a great sense of humour, and Id like to find someone who shares my interestsespecially if youre into karate, enjoy a bit of shopping, or just like good conversation.
I live at home with my wife and our lovely Beagle. Ive been part of my local karate club for over 45 years and still attend regularly. In 2016, I had a brain injury following a road traffic accident, and since then, Ive needed a bit of extra support to live life to the fullest.
The Role
Youll be working as part of a small, dedicated team providing 24-hour care. I need help with personal care, domestic tasks, and getting out and about in the community. I use a Zimmer frame indoors and a wheelchair outdoors, so youll need to be confident supporting mobility and using a wheelchair-adapted vehicle (WAV). Going out to have cups of tea and cake and getting away on holiday.
Requirements
* Driver?Yes, essential
* Drive my WAV?Yes
* Use your own car for training?Yes
* Experience?
o Essential: Supporting adults with emotional/behavioural needs, confident in behaviour management and de-escalation
o Desirable: Experience with brain injury or dementia
What We Value
Were aSupportiveteamyoull never feel alone.
We act withIntegritywe do whats right, even when no ones watching.
WereClient-Centredyour role is all about helping me live my best life.
WereQuality-Focusedwe take pride in doing things well.
And werePositivewe believe in making every day count.
Interviews & Start Date:Interviews will be held as applications are receivedlikely via video call. Start date is ASAP, pending pre-employment checks.
If youre someone whos patient, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, Id welcome your application. Come and be part of something meaningfulhelp me stay active, independent, and connected to the things I love to do.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Patrick
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