Support Worker Ref:SOLORCE

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Position Title: Support Worker

 Location: Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham 

 Hourly Rate: £12.86 

 Hours Per Week: Either Full time or Part time available – shifts are 9pm-9am 

 Vacancy Type: Permanent 

 Job Reference: SOLORCE 

 Closing Date: 4th December 2023 

 ABOUT THE ROLE 

 I am a young girl living with my Parents in our family home, in Kirkby-In-Ashfield. I was born with Exomphalos Major; which is a type of abdominal wall defect, and a congenital heart disorder, which affects the way my heart works. 

I am also dependent on a ventilator via tracheostomy at night, and at times require suction to remove my secretions, medication via NG Tube and / or nebuliser, and overnight feeds via NG Tube. 

I require support to help me live life to the full, and learn about the World around me as I grow. I like my life to be fulfilled and busy; I learn through play activities and love going out and about – I enjoy going out to parks, out into the local community and partaking in any activities that will make me happy. 

I love animals; we have dogs at home and I love to play with them. 

 ABOUT YOU 

 I am looking to recruit another Waking Night Support Worker who can support me throughout the night with clinical tasks such as suction, nebuliser, ventilation and medication, and also personal care. The ideal candidate will be female (to support with personal care), live locally to me, be flexible, patient, have a good sense of humour and a genuine caring nature. 

You will need to be enthusiastic and inspiring to bring a sense of energy into my life. You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity, promoting my independence and respecting my home. 

 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 ‘Long Service Awards’. 

 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 two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). 

 HOW TO APPLY

 If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to office@solosupportservices.co.uk or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form. 

 We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds. 

 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: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus