Senior Support Worker (Adult) Maryport ILC-C-066
Advertised on behalf of a customer:
We are looking to recruit a Senior PA (or PAs) to lead a tight-knit team to support a gentleman in his own home in the Maryport area. Suitable applicants will be recruited immediately - there is an ongoing need to fill this role so repeat applicants who have visited the employer previously are welcome.
This gentleman has a keen interest in technology, ICT, listening to music and appreciates those with a good sense of humour. Someone who enjoys walking would be preferred to aid the gentleman in accessing the community using his powered chair.
Shifts are from 9am-2pm, 4pm-6pm and 8pm-10pm and weekend working will be expected. Additional hours are available to be used flexibly.
As the Senior PA, you will be required to manage the PA team rota and assist the gentleman with additional paperwork and administrative tasks.
Other duties will include personal care, manual handling, household chores and assisting the gentleman to live as independently as possible; this includes getting out and about, shopping etc.
Manual handling training will be necessary and it would be beneficial if the applicant already has experience of this. Full training will be provided, however.
Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social care is desirable but not essential. Experience in care and knowledge of cerebral palsy are also beneficial, but not essential. DBS check will be required. Driver preferred but not essential as this will mainly be used to run errands.
Job Types: Full-time, part time and casual.
Our work environment includes:
Casual work attire
Relaxed atmosphere
On-the-job training
Growth opportunities
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
No time wasters need apply.