Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Wrexham
Pay rate: GBP 16.81: GBP 17.37 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Type: From 24 hours per week or Ad:hoc bank shifts (Days: 7am:7pm and Waking Nights: 7pm:7am across 7 days a week)
Must: Drive (UK licence : manual or automatic)
Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Wrexham area.
Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn't have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences?
Salary and Benefits:
- Above market pay rate: GBP 16.81: GBP 17.37 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Dedicated learning and development programme
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
- Refer a friend scheme : earn up to GBP 500 per referral
Company and Role:
- Supporting a gentleman with an acquired brain injury and complex physical needs
- 2:1 care package transitioning from a rehabilitation unit into his family home
- Full support required including personal care, moving and handling, PEG feeding and medication
- Involvement in rehabilitation programmes and therapy support
- Supporting with appointments, social activities and daily routines
- Client has a keen interest in sports, especially football, cycling and snooker, and enjoys engaging in these activities
Successful Applicant:
- Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions (e.g. brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy)
- Confident with PEG feeding and complex care
- Experience with moving and handling and personal care
- Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and be willing to drive a WAV
- Must be flexible to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week
If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while being part of a rewarding rehabilitation journey.
Apply now for more details - we'd love to hear from you
Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07 holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:
- Take it weekly as part of your pay, or
- Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off
There's no expiry on accrued holiday pay - it's always available when you need it.
Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.