We are looking for the right person to join the small team at our Service in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire on a permanent, part time basis.
Due to the nature of the service you MUST hold a full driving licence.
Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays. It is a lone working service and sleep ins are required.
You must be a driver and able to complete the following shift pattern:-
Week 1 Wednesday 3pm-10pm sleep
Thursday 7am -10am
Sunday 10am-10pm sleep
Week 2 Monday 7am-10am
Wednesday 3pm-10pm sleep
Thursday 7am -10am
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – Being able to communicate with people in different ways is an important part of your role.
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- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32525