10/03/2020
SENSORY LOSS SUPPORT WORKER
Reed Care & Support are recruiting for Support Workers to join our client based in Bath on a permanent basis. This role will be supporting residents with sensory loss.
Your role will be taking the residents out into the community on a 1:1 basis and supporting them in their daily routine. You will be taking them to appointments, social commitments, and accompany them to places like the cinema and other fun activities. There is even an opportunity to go on holiday with them!
There are both Full Time and Part Time opportunities available, both of which will be on a rota basis. This will include days, evenings, weekends and 2 – 4 sleep-ins per month.
My client has a firm belief in being as flexible as possible to accommodate any commitments that employees may have out of work. You will work every other weekend on a rota basis. The hourly rate for this position is £8.21 per hour.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
- Experience working in care.
- An interest in working with people with sensory loss.
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in care or equivalent (or the ability and commitment to work
towards achieving within 12 months)
Desirable:
- Full/Clean Driving Licence.
- Awareness of deaf issues and the potential impact on individuals.
- Ability to work independently, this could involve taking sole responsibility for a service
or work during shift.
Benefits:
- Flexible rota and scheduling to support personal commitment
- Opportunity to enrol on British Sign Language Course.
If you think this is the role for you, apply today for immediate consideration! Not what you are looking for? Don’t worry! I am the Permanent Consultant for the South West on the Care & Support Team. I recruit for Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Care Co-Ordinators, Head of Care, Support Workers, Care Assistants and many more!
Contact me today on 01179272113 or email [email protected] to discuss this role or any other opportunities we may be able to offer.