Support Worker REF: SOLOTWH

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Position Title: Support Worker

Location: Buckinghamshire, SL8

Hourly Rate: Weekday rate £14.30, weekend rate £18.59

Hours Per Week: bank hours- as and when required to cover sickness and annual leave Vacancy Type: Bank

Job Reference: SOLOTWH

About the role:

I am a young man in my 30s living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I require support with my daily living needs to enable me to live as independently and comfortably as possible. I have an established team who know my routines well, and I am looking for someone who can step in when regular staff are unavailable.

Main Duties May Include:

• Supporting with personal care
• Assisting with daily routines and tasks
• Helping with mobility and transfers
• Supporting with meals and hydration
• Supporting me with my ventilation needs
• Assisting with social activities or outings when required
• Working alongside and following guidance from my existing care team

I am looking for a reliable and compassionate bank support worker to provide occasional cover for sickness and annual leave within my established care team.

This role is offered on a flexible, as-needed basis as you will be working as part of a small friendly team.

A caring, reliable, and respectful individual Someone who is flexible and able to work at short notice where possible Good communication skills Ability to follow established care routines Previous care experience is helpful but not essential as training can be provided

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.

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