Working pattern: 12.25-hour shifts patterns. Covering both day and night shifts. Monday to Sunday
Pay: £13.18 Weekday / £14.39 Weekend Day £12.40 Sleep Week / £13.24 Sleep Weekend £14.18 Wake Week / £15.81 Wake Weekend
I’m a gentleman in my 70’S who sustained a severe brain injury several years ago, I have my own adapted property in Cwmbran and receive 2:1 support, 24 hours a day. (During the night one member of staff is awake, one member of staff is on call). I am a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers. I enjoy the company of others and have a good sense of humour. I like to watch TV, listen to podcasts and go out into the community, eg attending hydrotherapy.
I have complex physical and cognitive difficulties and receive input from a multi-disciplinary team of therapists. I’m unable to communicate verbally and have all my feeds via a PEG. I would like my support workers to be warm, patient and reliable, to encourage and support me to access all of my rehabilitation opportunities and help me to maximise my quality of life. You will play a key part in helping to develop my goals and day to day activities.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION To join me as a Support Worker you will need to: - • Be able to drive and have use of a car • Drive the family vehicle • Have experience of supporting a person with an acquired brain injury • Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Also, Top Reasons to Apply: - • Above the industry average for pay • Mileage rate – 45p per mile • Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference) • Great opportunity for professional development • Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team • Bespoke client induction and training • Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager
This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided.
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