About the Role
Please Note: We do not offer overseas sponsorship for this position.
At Leo Healthcare we're looking for a dedicated, upbeat, and proactive Support Worker to provide full-time, 2:1 support for an intelligent and educated gentleman in Coventry (CV3). This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life, helping them maintain an active and engaging lifestyle.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (12-hour shifts).
Pay Rate:
£17.00 per hour (Monday-Friday)
£17.50 per hour (Saturday)
£17.50 per hour (Sunday).
What You'll Be Doing:
Your role is a balance of providing personal care, facilitating community access, and offering engaging companionship.
* Personal Support & Care: Providing support with personal care, including transfers 2:1 (the gentleman currently uses a wheelchair). You'll also assist with his physiotherapy routine, specifically to help him with exercises to lift his arms.
* Companionship & Engagement: Our client is highly educated and enjoys conversation. You'll need to be engaging, sharing interests like Formula 1, football (he's an Arsenal fan), jazz music, chess, and tennis.
* Community Access & Driving: You'll use the client's vehicle to take him out for social activities like going for a coffee, getting fresh air, and generally accessing the community. This includes taking him to church on Sundays.
* Domestic Duties: When the client wants quiet time, you'll be expected to complete light household tasks, including tidying, cleaning, changing bedding, and doing laundry.
What We're Looking For:
* Essential: Must be a driver with a manual license.
* Essential: Due to insurance, applicants must be over 25 years old.
* Personality: You must be upbeat, proactive, reliable, and a confident communicator.
* Experience: Previous experience in a care or support role, especially with brain injury, wheelchair users and personal care, is highly desirable.
* Values: An appreciation for Christian values and a willingness to support attendance at church is required. All religious backgrounds are welcome.
* Skills: The ability to be organised and manage domestic tasks effectively.
* Please Note: We do not offer overseas sponsorship for this position.
If you are a positive, confident driver over 25 with a manual license who is looking for a rewarding full-time role in Coventry, we encourage you to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 36 per week
Experience:
* brain injury: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person