Support Worker for client in his own home - Waking Nights - Blackburn -£14.50-£15.00 p/h
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Care / Support Worker to join our small, friendly team, supporting a client in the Blackburn area who faces multiple learning disabilities, dystonia, and complex health conditions. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference, helping our client live as independently as possible in their own home and in the local community. If you're upbeat, caring, and ready for a role that truly matters, then we'd love to hear from you
(You will be working as part of a small team. The overnights are 1:1 and the day shifts are 2:1 basis for moving and handling tasks.)
Your contracted hours will be: 24 hours - 2 x overnight 8pm-8am.
You must be comfortable being around animals as there are pets in the clients home (cats and dogs).
A bit about Salvere Support
Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centered care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You'll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.
In return Salvere Support offers:
* Competitive rate of pay £14.50 per hour (£15.00 weekends)
* A DBS fully paid for by us.
* Full induction and ongoing support
* Bespoke clinical training sessions
* Additional pay for each online training course completed
* Overtime opportunities
* Pension Contributions
All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.
Who we are looking for:
You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we're seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:
* Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
* Having a clean, full driving licence is desirable, as there is the use of a mobility vehicle.
* Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
* Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
* Dystonia and Flails
* Domestic duties (laundry, cleaning)
* Monitoring of general health and well being, & daily record keeping
* Communication support.
You should also have:
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
* Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness
We are unable to offer sponsorship.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. Please use the job reference SSL/HY/ JW for your application form
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you have any restrictions on working hours, days or specific shift times?
* Can you work 2 x night shifts per week?
Experience:
* Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person