Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Support Worker
We are seeking Support Workers to support a Lady in her 50’s living in her own home in Sale with mental health and Learning disabilities.
She likes to go shopping and visiting the Trafford centre and take pride in her home.
She would like staff who can help her cook meals from scratch, traditional meals such as corn beef hash, Sunday dinner, beef stew etc someone who I can enjoy spending time with, like would like help to improve my maths and English skills and someone who is upbeat, friendly and chatty who can motivate me when I am feel low.
Shift pattern:
- 09.00-17.00
- 17.00-22.00 + sleep in
Essential;
- Can cook a wide range of meals
- Good at budgeting finances
- Very good communication skills
- Like to shop
- Happy and friendly
- Would like the occasional night out at the pub
- Able to work full-time minimum 30 hours and complete sleep in
- This 24/7 provision so must be flexible.
Desirable; but not essential
- Driver with own car
- Similar age and life experiences
- Have local knowledge of Sale.
- Culturally appropriate.
What Key Care & Support:
- Pay rates starting from £13.75 per hour.
- You will receive 5.6 weeks holiday per year, which includes bank holidays
- Contribution to the NEST Pension Scheme
- Employees can access a 24/7 assistance program for advice and support at no cost
- We reward continuous service & loyalty – every 5 years with our Continuous Service Awards!
- We provide free training and opportunities for career advancement
- Monthly awards are given for excellence in service delivery
- You will receive a Birthday card along with a gift card
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally permitted to work in the UK. (SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE).
A strong command of English and effective communication skills are essential.
You will need a clear enhanced DBS, which can be obtained during the registration process and references checked.