Adult and Child Support Worker
You will support people from within the comfort of their own homes and out in the community.
First City are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and everything we do is designed to promote the safety and well-being of the people we work with.When working with children the hours tend to be after school, around term times and Weekends.
Rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.72 plus mileagePositions available: Full time, Part time, Weekends
Hours: Mornings with 7am starts and/or Evenings with 11pm finishes
We support those with; Autism, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Global developmental delay, Challenging behaviours, Learning disabilities, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Strokes, Huntington disease and Mental health challenges.
Full driving licence and access your own vehicle is essential for this roleDuties can include-
Supporting and encouraging independenceSupport within the persons home and out in the community
Support customers with their daily routine and individual requirements as outlined in their person centred care plan
Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, incontinence care
Helping with mobility
Administering medication
Preparing meals, Shopping Calls and Light domestic tasks
Liaising with other healthcare professionals
Develop appropriate working relationships with families and young people
Offer strategies for development of social skills
To act as a role model at all times
Thinking outside the box for activities planning ahead of the visits
Be able to write clear daily reports, incident reports and accident reports
“I loved working for First City I recommend anyone who is thinking of a career in care or someone who needs a fresh challenge to give them a call”Essential for this role –
Full driving licence and access to your own vehicleHave appropriate insurance in connection to the role you’re undertaking
Have a ‘can do’ attitude
Desirable-
Experience in supporting young people with learning disabilities and health conditions
Experience working in a community based care setting
At First City we offer the following benefits:
Competitive salaryA supportive office team with an open-door approach
28 Days Holiday pro rata
Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts subject to contract type
Free uniform
Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
Workplace pension with Nest
Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
Refer a friend scheme
Temporary company pool car
Any successful candidate will need to support both adults as well as children.ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING