Female Support Worker

Job Description

Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Darlington, DL3
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00–£17.93 PAYE (inclusive)
Shift and Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (flexibility for the right candidate)
Total Hours: 40 hours per week

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Female Support Worker in the Darlington area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young adult living in her own home with an acquired brain injury, helping her to maintain her independence, build confidence and enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Salary & Benefits:

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• Competitive pay rate: £16.00–£17.93 PAYE (inclusive)
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• Weekly pay
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• DBS fees reimbursed
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• Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts including electronics, food, groceries, travel, fitness and more
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• Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development
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• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life
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• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per successful referral
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Client and Role:

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• Supporting a young adult with an acquired brain injury on a 1:1 basis.
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• Providing prompts and encouragement with daily living and routines, with minimal personal care required.
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• Supporting her to develop and maintain her independence within her own home.
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• Encouraging and supporting access to the local community and a wide range of activities and experiences.
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• Our client enjoys exploring new places and interests, including theatre trips, art exhibitions, visiting the beach, Christmas fairs, new cities, cafés and local shops.
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• Encouraging an active lifestyle, including gym attendance and regular walking.
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• Supporting with budgeting, planning and day-to-day organisation.
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• Building a positive and trusting relationship through good communication and social interaction.
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• Supporting her to enjoy a varied and fulfilling lifestyle while promoting independence wherever possible.
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Successful Applicant:

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• Must be a female Support Worker.
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• Previous experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury is essential.
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• Experience supporting young adults or individuals with learning difficulties would be beneficial.
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• Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance, as the role involves supporting our client to access the community.
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• Must have excellent communication skills and be confident engaging in conversation and social activities.
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• A patient, encouraging and proactive approach is essential.
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• Must be able to promote independence while providing appropriate support and encouragement.
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• Standard healthcare training is required, with additional ABI support and guidance available from the Case Management team.
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Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday day shifts available

There is a degree of flexibility required to help cover annual leave and meet the needs of the individual.

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.