Support Worker, Mental Health

Position Title:

Support Worker 2 Days per week (No weekends)

Location:

Hoghton, Preston Hourly Rate: £14.70 per hour. Training fully paid and double pay for bank holidays. Hours Per Week:
Thursdays and Fridays - 13 - 15 hours per week. Additional ad - hoc hours available. Some flexibility required to cover holidays/sickness when needed. Job Reference: SOLOBYN One person can make a difference, and everyone should try ABOUT

THE ROLE Im a happy male who lives with my amazing parents in Hoghton. I have learning disabilities and epilepsy which affect my daily living, but my parents and my supporting staff encourage me to be as independent as possible and to live a fulfilling life. Im happy when Im feeling well; when Im around people and I do activities I love.

I have various interests such as music, singing, dancing, trains, baking, and much more. I enjoy going out for meals and spending time with my family and staff. Ive got a cracking sense of humour which I like to share with people. My mum manages my care package and is a great source of support to all staff that work with me.

I have 2:1 support, due to my health needs, which means support from another person is always available. ABOUT YOU Im looking to build a team of support workers who would work together to ensure I can continue to lead a fulfilling life at home and visit places I enjoy. The ideal candidate would be a person with previous experience in care and supporting people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and complex health conditions.

I like people who are bubbly, energetic and with a good sense of humour. You will be guided by my parents to support me in a person-centered way. The ideal candidate would be:
Energetic and ready to try various activities. A Person with genuine caring nature. Passionate about delivering person centred care and support. A Person with ability to support me with my complex healthcare needs and epilepsy. Excellent communicator with good sense of humour. Able to promote my independence. A Person with excellent administration and recording skills due to the complexity of paperwork involved.

Happy to be trained in all aspect of my needs including administration of Buccal Midazolam and Hydrocortisone injections. I also have a VNS (Vagus Nerve stimulator) A team player. Essential full UK driving license. Hours and Pay rates:
Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and sickness if required. Driving the client's vehicle is a requirement of the role, therefore applicants will need to be eligible to be added to the insurance policy. The rate of pay will be £14.70 per hour. Training fully paid and double pay for bank holidays. BENEFITS In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to: 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

Company pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the scheme rules. Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period. Free training and development for all roles. Access to wellbeing and support tools. Star of the Month rewards. And so much more! SAFER RECRUITMENT All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation.

We believe that safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.