Support Worker

Location

CT4 area

Vacancy Type

Part‑time – 19 hours per week

About the Role

Provide one‑to‑one support to a 26‑year‑old man with an acquired brain injury and quadriplegic cerebral palsy, living in an adapted home. The role involves supporting independence, well‑being, and participation in everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, mobility and hoisting
• Daily living tasks – meals, budgeting, household chores
• Social and leisure activities (community outings, video games, baking, zoo, cinema)
• Clinical care including PEG and suprapubic catheter (full training provided)
• Use of electronic communication aid (VOCA) and communication book

Qualifications & Experience

• Full UK driving licence (automatic vehicle) and aged 25 or older (vehicle insurance requirement)
• Willingness to drive a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle (training provided)
• Enhanced DBS check (paid for if required)
• Experience in care helpful but not essential – training and support will be provided

Key Traits We Value

• Kind, patient and reliable with a good sense of humour
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work a rolling rota including weekends
• Confident communicators (or willing to learn new communication methods)
• Willing to support occasional holidays (UK and abroad)

Benefits

• Full induction and ongoing training (including specialist clinical skills)
• Support from experienced case managers and HR
• 24/7 on‑call support
• Supportive, long‑standing team environment
• Opportunities to build long‑term, meaningful relationships

Important Information

Subject to safer recruitment checks including enhanced DBS. Genuine occupational requirement to hold a driving licence (Equality Act 2010 compliant). Smoking is not permitted during shifts due to health sensitivities.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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