27 Jun
2023
Full time Support Worker at Coquet Trust
Job Description
If you are looking for a rewarding career in social care why not join our friendly team here at the Coquet Trust. We value our staff and offer full paid training, £70 sleep-in rate, sick pay, additional leave with service pension contribution, paid DBS check, and Blue light card accessing a range of discounts.
Coquet Trust have full and part time vacancies for Support Workers to provide person centred support to adults with learning disabilities. We are looking for individuals who share our values being committed, reliable, inspirational, trustworthy and inclusive.
This role
We have part time (24 hour plus) and full time positions in the Fawdon area, where we support three people. We are looking for people to join the permanent team here, to build professional relationships with the people we support in order to deliver the highest quality care. Due to the needs of the people we support, the postholders must be female, be able to drive, and be able to work weekend/overnight shifts.
The people you will be supporting are wheelchair users, and we are looking for people with previous experience of support work. If you have previous experience of personal care, peg feeding, swallowing difficulties, hoisting, epilepsy and communication needs you may be in an ideal position to make a difference in the lives of people we support.
This role would suit someone that enjoys providing a caring and inspiring environment for the people we support by ensuring they have regular activities and social outings.
Hours
The full-time role is 37 hours per week (plus sleep ins which are paid additionally).
The part-time role is 24 hours per week (plus sleep ins).
You would be scheduled to work 3 out of 7 days, including over night and weekends.
Shifts include: 7am to 10pm; 7am to 9pm; 4pm to 9pm; Where required, sleepover shifts of 8 hrs would also be added.
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Key Responsibilities
Medication administration
Community involvement
Peg feeding
Moving and Handling
Driving
Supporting independent living
Community involvement
Peg feeding
Moving and Handling
Driving
Supporting independent living
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Prior experience in H&SC advantageous
Benefits
Salary: £23,800.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
About Coquet Trust
Coquet Trust are a registered charity set up in 1995 to provide support to people with a learning disability to enable them to live as independently as possible. We have grown steadily ever since launch and now provide support to over 150 people and work with four local authority areas in the north east.
We believe the people we support should live a full and meaningful life where they are listened to and valued. We will work innovatively to ensure that you only receive the support that you need to promote your independence and help you fulfil your aspirations. We strive to make a difference in the quality of the lives of the people we support and their families. We tailor your support to ensure that you meet your chosen outcomes.
We are driven by our values;
Committed – Reliable – Inspirational – Trustworthy – Inclusive
Location : Fawdon
Closing Date :5th July, 2023
HOW TO APPLY
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