Support Worker EX5

Support Worker, Silverton, EX5. £18.00 gross per hour weekdays, £19.00 gross per hour weekends, plus £140.00 gross per sleeping night. An exciting opportunity to join a new team supporting a bright, engaging 23-year-old man with cerebral palsy. Help Oscar remain connected, comfortable and engaged as he returns home following rehabilitation.

Key Information

• Job Title: Support Worker
• Pay: £18.00 gross per hour weekdays, £19.00 gross per hour weekends. Sleeping nights: £140.00 gross per shift.
• Location: Silverton, EX5
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours and Days of Work: A variety of shifts are available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 4.00pm 10.00pm. Saturday and Sunday: 8.00am 5.00pm. Sleeping nights: 10.30am 7.30am, available throughout the week, with the option of additional nights if desired. There is flexibility in the days and shifts that you work, however you must be available to work at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month. Please state your availability when applying.
• Essential Experience: Some exposure or experience working with young adults with a physical disability
• Desirable: PEG feeding experience, but full training is provided
• Driver Required: Yes manual driving licence required to drive Oscar s adapted vehicle.
• Family Pets: Working Cocker Spaniel
• Accommodation / Facilities: Separate flat attached to the family home while on duty, with kitchen facilities and a double bedroom for night shifts.
• Recruiter: Rachael (url removed)

Oscar, 23, is a bright, engaging and determined young man with a love of languages, particularly French, music, reading and spending time with friends. He has cerebral palsy and, following spinal surgery, currently has very limited movement from the neck down. He is a wheelchair user and non-verbal, with communication transitioning to head switches.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a new, supportive care team and make a genuine difference as Oscar returns home following rehabilitation. The role would suit a compassionate, resilient and proactive Support Worker who is confident working independently, has experience supporting young adults with physical disabilities and is keen to develop their skills. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

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