Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Falkirk
Description: We are looking for the right person to join our existing team and help support our teenage daughter who has severe epilepsy and complex disabilities, to live life to the fullest, whilst helping with all aspects of her day to day care.
Rate of Pay: £13.50 gross per hour.
Shift Pattern: Casual contract with evening shifts after school available (4pm-6.30pm) and daytime weekend hours available during school term time.
(Day time hours also available on school/bank holidays.)
Maximum of 12 hours per week available.
Essential requirements: A reliable and trustworthy person able to take direct instruction is required to assist with all aspects of:
Accessing activities in the community.
Personal Care.
Eating and preparing meals.
Moving and handling.
Any other duties that are relevant.
The applicant must be patient, honest, reliable, encouraging, sociable and caring. They should be comfortable working alongside a second Support Worker as care is provided 2:1.
The successful applicant should have:
A good history and experience of providing care and support. At least 1 year caring experience preferred.
Experience and an understanding of epilepsy preferred but not essential as training will be given.
Received moving and handling training (hoisting) preferred.
Other Requirements -
A Full Driving License and willingness to drive a WAV (van) with our daughter on board in her wheelchair.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or be willing to join this scheme.
This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested.
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like further information, please get in touch.
£137 - £17612 Hr. / Week
Starts: 28/02/2025
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