Overview
Join to apply for the Male Support Worker role at Law Office of J. David Outtrim, P.C.
Location: Cringleford, Norfolk
* Hours: 20 hours per week on a Thursday/Friday
* Pay: £12.50 per hour
About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.
Benefits Of Being a Personal Care Assistant
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Ongoing Support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse
* 24/7 on-call assistance
* Career development opportunities and personal development plan
* Employee perks, including:
o Blue Light discount card
o Long Service Awards
o PA of the Quarter Awards
o 24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life
The role of this Personal Care Assistant
Our personal care assistants join our clients support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is part-time, 20 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday.
About The Client And Duties
Our client is a quiet gentleman who likes to stay at home. His interests include Manchester United, gaming, reading and crime programmes. We are looking to recruit a personal care assistant who can motivate him to do his daily chores and who will assist him around his home with general housework and cooking. You will also accompany our client out in the community with social activities and to appointments.
There is no personal care involved in this role, however you will be required to assist with personal care when needed during/after a seizure.
The role and client can be challenging, so having a good understanding of mental health is important to provide proper support for his well-being. While driving is not required, you should be comfortable around dogs, as the family has an energetic and affectionate cockapoo. Knowledge of autism would also be an advantage.
Training and Requirements
We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards covering:
* Full induction
* Safeguarding Adults
* Health & Safety and First aid
* Food Hygiene
* Medication Care Needs
* PTSD / Mental Health Awareness
* Challenging Behaviour / PBS / Behaviour Management
* All training must be completed before the start date, with training hours paid at minimum wage
Requirements:
* This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit male support workers only
* Previous experience working in mental health
* You must be comfortable working around a dog
* Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
* You must be reliable, compassionate and committed to respecting confidentiality
Please note
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.
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