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Would you love to be part of a great team that enables a teenager to live in his own home?

We are seeking experienced Support Workers to work with a teenage boy with an acquired brain injury that he sustained in a car accident a number of years ago.

Heres a message from him:

Calling all lovers of the outdoors!

Hi, I am 14-year-old young man looking for Support Workers - I dont mind what your age, gender or orientation is, but I would prefer someone enthusiastic that can think outside of the box to keep me busy and safe.

You should have a great sense of humour, are kind, honest and happy to support me in getting out and about and completing my therapies. I need support with my personal care and all aspects of daily living, I use a wheelchair to get around and I have my own wheelchair accessible van, I love to go for drives and go out on trips. I enjoy being outdoors for walks, whatever the weather. I like all things sensory so you must be creative, I like books being read to me, being part of the chat and swimming. I live with my family who are very important to me.

If you are interested in joining me, please apply.

A lover of walks and a big coat essential!!

Duties, hours and pay for the Support Workers:

You will work on shift assisting with personal care, social and leisure activities and rehabilitation activities.

There are 2 part-time Support Workers roles available - one for 24 hours per week, and one for 16 hours per week. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends (plus annual leave/sickness cover available).

The salary for this role is £13.00 per hour.

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

* Previous experience of working in the Health sector.

* A valid driving licence and own car is essential.

* You should preferably be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course).

* This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The specialist case management and rehabilitation company provides services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland.

The company is committed to the continuous learning and development of all their staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in our peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. They provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training. Some of the training courses include:

* Acquired Brain Injury

* Medication administration

* Mental Capacity & Safeguarding

* Moving and Handling

* Postural Management

* First Aid

Please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Job ref: LSC430