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Support Worker (Female)

Colchester | Permanent | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Job Title: Support Worker (Female)
Location: Marks Tey, Colchester
Salary: £17 - £18 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 hrs to 1630 hrs plus weekend hours up to16 hours per month, likely to be based on 4 hours on a Saturday. Times to be discussed at interview
Job Type: Part Time, Job Share covering 42 hours per week across two people
About Us:
We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.
Job summary:
Katie is 25 years old and lives in her own home with her parents and pet cat. Katie has an acquired brain injury which she received at or near the time of her birth. As a result, Katie has Cerebral Palsy which affects all four of her limbs, her trunk and neck.
Katie also has a moderate learning disability and communication difficulties.

Katie needs support with all areas of her daily life and aspects of her personal care. She also requires support with mobilising and practical one to one support with eating and drinking.
Katie is looking for a support worker who will support her with the above but also support her to attend her day activities. Katie likes to go to a crafty drama class, a farm placement, gym and swimming and horse riding. It is important that Katies support worker likes and is confident with animals and reptiles as feeding, caring for and handling is part of the farm tasks.
During riding sessions, a support worker is needed to hold the reins, talk to the horse, and support Katie with mounting and dismounting. All training and guidance will be given.

We are looking for part time and relief positions.

Requirements:
 •  Applicants must have access to their own vehicle they are prepared to use for work purposes and hold a full driving licence.
 •  This position is subject to a 3-day paid trial period. Upon successful completion the candidate will be employed on a permanent contract.
 •  This post is open to female staff only as it involves personal care.
 •  (Occupational Requirement Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 Part 1)

Benefits:
 •  £17.00 per hour weekdays
 •  £18.00 per hour weekend daytime
 •  Mileage reimbursement for use of own vehicle
 •  5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
 •  Statutory Sick Pay
 •  At least double pay for Bank Holidays worked.
 •  Full induction
 •  On-going training and professional support and supervision
 •  Employer will support employees secure funding for diplomas in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 or 4.

Please note we will be interviewing candidates as we receive applications, and the job may be re-opened if we have no suitable candidates by the closing date.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support may also be considered for this role