Support Worker

Overview of role: You will support Sue with daily living, routines and accessing the community, encouraging her independence while ensuring her safety and wellbeing. A key part of the role is supporting meaningful activities, outings and communication in a respectful and empowering way. Support is delivered at home and in the community on a 2:1 basis, following structured MDT guidance. This role is maternity cover for a minimum of 9 months.

Who this role would suit: This role would suit an experienced

• female Support Worker, or someone with some Learning Disability experience keen to develop their career in a well-supported environment. You will be calm, patient, observant and confident using alternative communication methods, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  
  Daventry NN11. A fantastic opportunity is available for a professional, engaging and proactive Support Worker to support a wonderful 20-year-old young lady. Maternity cover. A minimum of £16,151.00 gross per annum for 20 hours a week. Includes lots of lovely trips out and activities that Sue loves. £15.53 Weekdays | £16.56 Weekends.
• Nearest Station: Daventry/Welton
• Wage/Salary: £15.53 Weekdays | £16.56 Weekends | £30.06 Bank Holidays gross per hour
• Driving Requirements: Yes, WAV available on duty (manual transmission - manual licence required)
• Essential: Experience supporting a young person or adult with a learning disability. Good cooking skills. Female applicants only. Non-smoker/vaper
• Desirable: Experience with non-verbal communication and visual communication aids
• Start Date: ASAP - maternity cover for a minimum of 9 months
• Days & Hours: 20 hours per week on a 2-week rolling rota, provided one month in advance. Mix of day and twilight shifts between 8:00am-9:00pm, including some weekends
• Pets in Home: Family cat
• Recruiter Contact: Sally