Support Worker - Wisbech, Cambridgeshire 20hrs per week

Support Worker – Wisbech, Cambridgeshire 20hrs per week

Hours:

20 hours per week over 3 x 5-hour weekday shifts 1x 5 hour Sunday shift
7 am to 12 noon. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with some flexibility for appointments with notice.

Pay:

Monday to Friday £17.68ph
Saturday and Sunday £18.72ph

Essential Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet These)

Previous experience as a Support Worker / Care Assistant
Full UK driving licence (max 3 points) and access to your own vehicle
Comfortable supporting with personal care and community access
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Ability to work proactively and positively with a Neurodivergent person who has very repetitive speech.

About the Role

Stan requires a support worker who can support him with his personal care, attending health and therapy appointments, and with activities of daily living and being safe.

Stan is very repetitive in his speech and will ask you the same questions frequently throughout the shift. He needs his support workers to support him positively with this and be tolerant and patient with him.

About ‘Stan’

Stan is a 70-year-old man who has a learning disability, Autism and mobility needs. He lives in his own home with his Stepmother who is 90 years of age.

Stan is very young at heart and likes to be out and about. He loves music and has a vast collection of vinyl records. His music knowledge dates back to the 1940’s and he will love to tell you all about it and play you music. He likes old time musicals and shows and is wanting to go out to record fairs.

Stan is very independent, but his mobility has declined in the last 12 months. He walks with a stick at home and uses a rollator when out. He needs his support worker to drive him to and support him with all of his appointments and also to the shops and leisure activities. He needs his support workers to ensure that activities are safe for him to complete and that any risks are assessed and managed appropriately.

As stated, Stan is very repetitive in his speech and can ask the same questions frequently. He has key topics of conversation, and he needs an understanding approach and support to move on from these topics.

Stan is a quintessential gentleman, and he likes to look smart. He will often choose to wear a shirt and tie and jacket. This is really important to him.

Working Hours

20 hours per week over 3 x 5-hour weekday shifts 1x 5 hour Sunday shift
7 am to 12 noon. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with some flexibility for appointments with notice.

Flexibility required (agreed in advance)
Opportunity for additional hours as the care package grows

Key Responsibilities

Support with daily living and personal care
Assist with community activities and social engagement
Promote independence and ensure safety
Provide emotional support and companionship
Maintain accurate records and communicate with the wider care team.

Benefits

Monday to Friday £17.68ph
Saturday and Sunday £18.72ph

Mileage reimbursement
5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
Double pay on Bank Holidays
Full induction and ongoing training
Access to employee assistance programme and staff discounts

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS (with barred list) required (paid by employer)
Full employment history and references required
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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