Male Support Worker Job Overview
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour
Shifts available: 10 hours per week, including 5 hours on Wednesday and 5 hours scheduled flexibly.
Eligibility Criteria for a Male Support Worker
* Previous care experience
* Full UK driving licence to drive clients Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)
* Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
About the Male Support Worker Role:
Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Male Support Worker to support our 50s male client living with complex health needs. Our client is non- verbal and has cerebral palsy, again experience is beneficial but not essential. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service user in the community. You would provide safe, person- centered support to boost our client's independence, well- being and help him live his life the way he want to. For this role we specifically looking for a Male Support Worker due to the client's and family wishes. He would love to go out and enjoy various activities including swimming, boxing or other community- based programs with a great fella.
Our clients requirements:
* Moving and handling
* Peg Feed- nutrition
* Positive Behaviour Support (preferred but training will be given)
* Personal care
Male Support Worker Requirements
To be a great Support Worker for Continuity of Care Services, you should be:
* Friendly, kind with good observation skills and confidence
* Punctual, reliable, organised
* Open- minded and willing to try a variety of activities
* Hard- working
* Able to remain calm under pressure
* Confident driver
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Apply today and become a valued part of our community-focused care organisation!
Advantages of Joining our Team:
* Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
* Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
* Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
* Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
* DBS assistance
* £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
* 24/7 counselling and support
* Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
* Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
* Annual Saving Scheme
* EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
* Annual Charity Events
* Pension Scheme with The People's pension
* Flexible working hours and local work available
* Company phone
Our recruitment process
Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.