Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Tiptree, Essex
Salary: £15 – £16 per hour (depending on shift)
Monday to Friday – £15 per hour
Weekend hours – £16 per hour
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours and Shifts Available:
Monday to Friday 0830 hrs to 1600 hrs
Weekend hours 8 hours per month
Any Occupational Restrictions?
Yes. This post is open to female staff only as it involves personal care.
(Occupational Requirement Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 Part 1).
About Katie:
We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.
Job Summary
Katie is 25 years old and lives in her own home with her parents and pet cat. Katie has an acquired brain injury which she received at or near the time of her birth. As a result, Katie has Cerebral Palsy which affects all four of her limbs, her trunk and neck. Katie also has a moderate learning disability and communication difficulties.
Katie needs support with all areas of her daily life and aspects of her personal care. She also requires support with mobilising and practical one to one support with eating and drinking.
Katie is looking for a support worker who will support her with the above but also support her to attend her day activities. Katie likes to go to a crafty drama class, a farm placement, gym, swimming and horse riding. It is important that Katie’s support worker likes and is confident with animals and reptiles as feeding, caring for and handling these are part of the farm tasks. During riding sessions, a support worker is needed to hold the reins, talk to the horse, and support Katie with mounting and dismounting. All training and guidance will be given.
We are looking for part time (22.5 hours a week) and we welcome applicants who may be interested in bank (relief) contracts.
Pay and Benefits:
- £15.00 per hour weekdays
- £16.00 per hour weekend daytime
- Mileage reimbursement for use of own vehicle
- 6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Statutory Sick Pay
- At least double pay for Bank Holidays worked.
- Full induction
- On-going training and professional support and supervision
Applicants must have access to their own vehicle they are prepared to use for work purposes and hold a full driving licence.
We are looking for individuals who are friendly and good communicators, who have patience and sensitivity and are relaxed and adaptable. Non-smokers are preferred; it is important to Katie and her family that staff who work with her are respectful and take the time to get to know Katie and provide her support in the way she prefers.
If you would like to find out more, provide a cv with an email address and we will send you further information.
Closing date: 20/01/2024
Please note we will be interviewing candidates as we receive suitable applications.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support may also be considered for this role.
