Support Worker

Position Title: Support Worker Location: Nottingham, NG11 Hourly Rate: £12.82 Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week, specifically Monday and Thursday, including annual leave cover Vacancy Type: Part-time Job Reference: SOLOTSX ABOUT THE ROLE I'm a 23 year old young man looking for a personal assistant to join my team and help me live my life the way I want. In 2020, I acquired a brain injury, which means I am fully immobile and need support with most aspects of daily living. As my personal assistant, you'll help me: With all personal care and mobility needs, including hoist transfers and positioning in my wheelchair or bed Attend physiotherapy sessions and support my ongoing physical rehabilitation Participate in social activities I enjoy, like football matches and trips to the pub Engage in music, social media and time with friends and family Stay comfortable, safe and supported, particularly during times of frustration or distress You'll be part of a close-knit PA team and will work alongside my family to ensure my routines are followed and my independence is supported wherever possible. ABOUT YOU I am looking for PAs who are: Kind, patient and respectful of my independence Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of my existing PA team Comfortable supporting someone with complex physical and communication needs Sociable and able to join me in normal social activities with people my own age Comfortable and confident using technology Able to anticipate my needs and stay calm during certain moments Understanding of boundaries, treating me as an individual rather than just my disability Able to follow guidance around respectful communication Able to drive Able to cover annual leave or sickness when needed to maintain continuity or support Comfortable managing tasks on their own while following Toby's care plan Full training will be provided, including hoist use, personal care, physiotherapy support, and communication methods. A DBS check and safeguarding training are required. BENEFITS In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to: 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

Company pension scheme after 3 months' service, subject to the scheme rules.

Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.

Free training and development for all roles.

Access to wellbeing and support tools.

‘Star of the Month' rewards.

And so much more! SAFER RECRUITMENT All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.

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