Location: Northumberland
Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour
Contract: Full or part time
About Us
We are a specialist complex care provider committed to ensuring that each of our clients receives the best possible care and support to live independently in the community and maximise their quality of life.
We believe that you are key to our clients' success and so we offer a great employment package including training, supervisions and support along with an excellent rate of pay.
About The Role
Your role will be dedicated to working with our client who has a brain injury living in their own home in the Amble area of Northumberland. Our client's interest's include football, cycling & fishing, similar interests could be an advantage but not essential. You will be working to build a professional, working relationship and supporting them with their activities of daily living, in social, leisure & therapy activities at home or in the community.
This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Rates of Pay:
Monday-Friday waking night shifts £16.00 per hour (1-1)
Saturday-Sunday waking night shifts £17.00 per hour (1-1)
Training rate of pay £12.21 per hour
Hours of Work
Days and Waking nights (Must be flexible to work both)
8pm to 8am
8am to 8pm
About you:
Required
* Driver with use of own car for the purpose of travelling with our client for up to 40 miles per week, valid business insurance required (Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile)
* Non smoker/vaper
* Friendly, approachable and confident
* Experience and ability to understand and deal with complex needs
* Flexible in approach to meet the needs of the client
* Available to work both days and waking nights on a rota basis
* Clear spoken communication skills
Desirable
* Registered on the DBS update service
* Enjoy cycling
The Benefits
· 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata for part time)
· Competitive rate of pay
· Ongoing training and development
· Auto enrolment pension scheme
· Payment for e learning and specialist training
· Early pay scheme available
We are claiming an exemption to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7 (2)(ba) on the grounds of private households.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
* Do you smoke/vape?
* Are you a driver with use of own car for the purpose of travelling with our client, valid business insurance required (Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile)
* Are you available to work waking nights on a rota basis?
Experience:
* complex care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person