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KT11, Oxshott. Kind and empathetic Carer/Support Worker for 41-year-old female with complex healthcare needs. Up to £20.33 gross per hour. £23,000.00+ gross per annum for 24 hours per week. Title: Carer/Support Worker Location: Oxshott KT11 Wage/Salary: Day shifts: £18.67, Night shifts: £20.33 gross per hour. £24,336.00 gross per annum (based on the contracted 24 hours per week) Driver Essential? Highly preferable, automatic, adapted vehicle for use on duty Essential: Experience of supporting an adult with complex healthcare needs, controlled medication, palliative care and mental health experience and/or qualifications. Able to cope with fluctuating moods due to health conditions. This role is open to female candidates only. Non-smoker/vaper. Fluent English. Desirable: Someone happy to give time to sit with the client, chat, play games and work at the client s pace. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: 24 hours per week. Saturday 9:30am to 9:30pm, and Sunday 9:30pm to Monday 9:30am. Additional hours to cover sickness, annual leave/absences, which may be required on any day of the week. Accommodation: A carer s bedroom and bathroom are available to use on shift Recruiter: Sally About this client: Amy, 41, enjoys cross-stitch, online shopping and collecting Jellycats. Amy has complex medical conditions including Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Disorder, Gastroparesis, non-epileptic seizures, PTSD and spinal instability. Her progressive condition affects her neurologically and it is likely she has an Acquired Brain Injury. She has fluctuating emotions that may involve uncontrolled temper, frustration, anxiety, and impatience. She has chronic and debilitating pain. Amy is mostly confined to her bed due to pain and/or exhaustion. Amy can currently transfer with just light support (no lifting). She requires support with personal care including a daily bed bath; she uses a commode. Overview of role: You will provide 1:1 support for Amy during the day and night. During the night, Amy will require help if she has a seizure, or has another need such as requiring pain relief or having a drink replenished etc. The carer's bedroom is next to Amy's, with a buzzer to alert you. The night role is classed as an on-call night but varies each night; some nights you may be able to sleep all night, other nights, Amy will need support and/or have an extended seizure, these can last for several hours. Amy may need oxygen around 8.00am to 9.00am. She then typically sleeps until around 2:30pm, so you can catch up on your sleep if needed. At times, Amy will enjoy having a chat or playing some games with the support worker, a friend may visit or she may have an activity such as aromatherapy. In addition to Amy s care, there are light household duties to attend to, such as her washing and ironing. Who this job would suit: Someone who is friendly, calm, empathetic, emotionally robust, and positive. Someone who doesn t take things personally and understands that Amy is sometimes unable to control her emotions. You ll know when to step back and give Amy space. Due to her many allergies, no strongly perfumed products (deodorant, perfumes, etc.) can be worn, nor peanuts, onions or shellfish eaten. Clean, short nails for safety. You ll be respectful of Amy s Christian faith, her DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and ADRT (Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment) choices, and acknowledge that her care takes place in her parents' home, where their privacy must be respected, and sensitivity to their family/home life is crucial. You ll have experience of dealing with controlled medication and complex care procedures, but full training for tasks such as administering injections can be provided if required. Due to Amy s needs, you ll be a native English speaker or fluent in English. You'll be happy to work additional hours, when available, to cover sickness, annual leave and other absences. What s great about this job: This is a role in which you can utilise your skills to make a difference. The consistent shift pattern offers a good work/life balance while providing flexibility for anyone looking to increase their hours. Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information. Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client. We are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Terrington St. Clement . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time, part time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. Who are we? Thera East Anglia is unique we are led by people with a learning disability Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose About the role: As a valued Female Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You may be be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers) What do you need to become our Female Support Worker? Full UK driving licence is essential No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Female Support Worker with Thera Group, please click " apply " now - we would like to hear from you We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Sheringham . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time and part time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. Who are we? Thera East Anglia is unique we are led by people with a learning disability Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose About the role: As a valued Female Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You may be be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work Access to Early Pay (T&C s apply, excludes relief workers) What do you need to become our Female Support Worker? Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Female Support Worker with Thera Group, please click " apply " now - we would like to hear from you We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.