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Job title     Support Worker
Location    Carlisle
Pay            £13.00 per hour on weekdays, £14.00 at the weekends.
Hours        Full or part time available.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of a Support Worker in the Carlisle area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team looking after a young man living with cerebral palsy and brain injury.

We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Please note that full driving license is required for this role. 
 
Salary & Benefits:

Competitive pay rates: £13.00-£14.00 per hour.
Weekly pay.
Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more).
Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development.
DBS fees reimbursed.
Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £1,000 per referral!
Employee recognition schemes, including an annual employee awards evening.
Working for one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.
Client and Role:

The client is a non-verbal young male with complex needs, living with cerebral palsy.
Complex care support – including peg feeding, moving & handling, medication administration and personal care
We are looking for workers who are playful, engaging and establish a bond with the client.
Activities in the community, swimming, music therapy, taking the client out for walks activities in the home – following sensory integration and physio programmes. 
Successful Applicant:

Must be able to drive - a company vehicle will be provided during work hours.
Previous experience of 6 months in care is essential – training will be provided.
Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, and weekends).
Experience working with clients living with brain injuries is desirable.
Personal care is involved.
 This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in this special young man’s life.
Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!
  
*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010