Support Worker KT11

KT11, Oxshott. Kind and empathetic Carer/Support Worker for 41-year-old female with complex healthcare needs. Up to £20.33 gross per hour. £35,986.00+ gross per annum. 36 hours over 2 consecutive days., Days & Hours: The role is 36 hours worked across two consecutive day/night shifts, starting at either 9:30 AM or 9:30 PM. There is flexibility regarding which days or nights are worked; however, the two consecutive shifts cannot fall on a Monday and Tuesday. The successful candidate will be open to work some weekends. Additional hours to cover sickness, holidays.
Accommodation: A carer s bedroom and bathroom are available to use on shift

Wage/Salary: Day shifts: £18.67, Night Shifts: £20.33 gross per hour. £35,986.00+ gross per annum. (This is the minimum, based on 2 days and 1 night shift)
Driver Essential? Highly preferable, automatic adapted vehicle for use on duty
Essential: Experience of supporting an adult with complex healthcare needs, controlled medication, palliative care and mental health experience and/or qualifications. Able to cope with fluctuating moods due to health conditions. This role is open to female candidates only. Non-smoker/vaper. Fluent English.
Desirable: Someone happy to give time to sit with the client, chat, play games and work at the client s pace., Who this job would suit: Someone who is friendly, calm, empathetic, emotionally robust, and positive. Someone who doesn t take things personally and understands that Irene is sometimes unable to control her emotions. You ll know when to step back and give Irene space. Due to her many allergies, no strongly perfumed products (deodorant, perfumes, etc.) can be worn, nor peanuts, onions or shellfish eaten. Support staff must have clean, short nails for safety. You ll be respectful of Irene s Christian faith, her DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and an ADRT (Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment) choices, and acknowledge that her care takes place in her parents' home, where their privacy must be respected, and sensitivity to their family/home life is crucial. You ll have experience of dealing with controlled medication and complex care procedures, but full training for tasks such as administering injections can be provided if required. Due to Irene s needs, you ll be a
native English speaker or fluent in English. Someone open to work additional hours to cover some sickness and holidays.