Support Worker / Team Leader Live-In (4 Days On / 4 Days Off)
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a gentleman in his mid-forties living in East Marden, who has an acquired brain injury. This is a rewarding opportunity to support an engaging, sociable individual who enjoys getting out and about, listening to classical music, and spending quality time with family and friends. He communicates verbally and benefits from support workers who are patient, attentive, and able to give him the time he needs to express himself. He has a fantastic sense of humour and is looking for someone who can enjoy some friendly banter while maintaining professionalism and respect.
The Role:
* Live-in shifts: 4 days on / 4 days off
* Team Leader responsibilities: 10 additional hours per week
* Supporting with daily living activities
* Encouraging and facilitating social outings and hobbies
* Promoting independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing
* Providing emotional support and companionship
* Leading and supporting the wider care team (Team Leader element)
* Liaising with family members and professionals as required
In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract
About You:
* Motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
* Patient and an excellent communicator
* Resilient and able to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations
* Confident in building positive, respectful working relationships
* Able to engage in light-hearted conversation while maintaining appropriate boundaries
* Experience supporting individuals with brain injuries is desirable but not essential (full training can be provided for the right candidate)
What to look forward to:
* £156.00 per day. 12 hours at £13 and TL hours paid at 13.50 (10 hours)
* Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from the Care Manager provided
* Accrued holiday pay
* Regular consistent work with rolling rotas
* Flexible zero hours contract
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1,500 by recommending someone you know
* and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
*Please note we are recruiting a male Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9
At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we'd be very happy to discuss this with you.