Support Worker – Runcorn

Job description

Amore Complex Care

Support Worker: Palacefields, Runcorn

BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNT

Amore Complex Care are looking for fun and outgoing support workers to support a young man in his 30s, who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and autism.

Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK

Key Job Role Information

Location- Palacefields

Salary - £13.84 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Shifts – Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 0900-2400 with an hour gap between 1600-1700 (14hr days) Wednesday and Thursday - 0800-2300- 15hr days- uni and work, Saturday and Sunday- 1000-2400- 14 hr days

Key Role essentials and responsibilities –

- Competent verbal and written English

- Must have experience within health and social care settings

Meet the person you’ll be supporting:

• Who am I? I am a young sociable male in my 30's
• What activities do I do? I am currently studying a Politics and Sociology degree at University and I work one day a week. I need my staff to attend these commitments with me and engage throughout and occasionally make some notes.
• What challenges do I have? I use a ceiling track hoist and require full support with my mobility, I am also non-verbal but I am very good with my eye gaze machine so communicate using this.
• What activities do I do? I am very sociable and love get out with my friends but require support to do this, sometimes I may want to go out for a drink with friends after University or at weekends. I am a Liverpool FC Fan, and have some holidays booked for next year that I would like my staff to join me on.
• What types of people do I get along with? People with good communication skills, who are outgoing and fun, I have a good sense of humour and my friends are really important to me. I want my staff to bring out the best in me and help me fulfil my goals.

MY TEAM

• How many people support me at one time? I am supported by 1 staff
• What shift patterns do my team do? Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 0900-2400 with an hour gap between 1600-1700 (14hr days) Wednesday and Thursday - 0800-2300- 15hr days- uni and work, Saturday and Sunday- 1000-2400- 14 hr days
• What are my team trained in? My staff will get a bespoke training course specifically to cover my needs.

What we offer!!

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rate basis)
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
• Get paid for your training and induction with us
• Enrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us
• Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• We will pay for your DBS
• This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Support worker forum - an opportunity to influence decisions, make positive improvements and have your voice heard.