Details:
- Salary: £16.78 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Horsham
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Permanent Support Worker
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £16.78 per hour (Equivalent annual salary of approximately £26,200 per annum based on a 30-hour working week)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 30 Hours per week)
Do you want the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of brain injury and complex care support? Are you passionate about helping others maximise their independence and quality of life?
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and motivated Permanent Support Worker to join an established team supporting a male client living with cerebral palsy in his family home in Horsham. This is a permanent employed role with guaranteed contracted hours of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Our client enjoys good conversation, social outings, football, meeting new people and gaming on his PlayStation. He uses a wheelchair in the community but can walk short distances with support and a walking aid.
About the Role
You will provide day-to-day support that promotes independence, wellbeing and community participation. Responsibilities include:
Personal care support
Mobility assistance
Supporting daily routines
Accompanying the client on social and community activities
Promoting independence and choice
Supporting meaningful activities and hobbies
This role offers the opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with the client and join a dedicated, supportive team.
What We Offer
Permanent contract of employment
Guaranteed contracted hours
Paid annual leave
Workplace pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and training programme
All mandatory and brain injury specific training provided
Regular supervision and appraisal
Clinical and multidisciplinary team support
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Dedicated HR and payroll support
24/7 on-call support from Head First
What We're Looking For
Caring, reliable and professional approach
Experience in care is desirable but not essential
Confidence supporting personal care
Good communication skills
Full UK driving licence (the role includes driving an automatic vehicle)
Enhanced DBS check (funded if required)
Right to work in the UK
About Head First
Head First provides specialist support and case management services for individuals with complex neurological conditions and injuries. Head First recruits on behalf of clients and successful candidates will be employed directly by the client.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First, please do not hesitate to apply