Support worker

JSP specialises in providing case management services for people who have suffered brain injuries or have other debilitating disabilities. We currently provide services throughout the Midlands, Northern England and Scotland. JSP Ltd is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Bank - Female Support worker - Alnwick

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and dedicated female to support a lady with a brain injury within her own home, local community & on UK holidays. You will join a small and committed team proving support 24/7.

You will support her with personal care, daily living tasks, monitoring her health, arts and crafts, shopping and will help to maintain and promote her independence. Moving and handling & driving her motability vehicle are both required. Full training and supervision provided, this post includes evening, weekends and bank holidays shift.

Post open to women only and employees need a proficient understanding and spoken capacity of the English language - GOR applies. Labrador dogs present within the family home.

What you'll be working:

Working Bank, to cover 24 hour shifts with a sleep in.

Location: Alnwick

Salary: £14.18 per hour (weekdays); £15.31 per hour (weekends); £11.34 per hour sleep-in; double time on bank holidays

What you'll have:

Essential

• you are reliable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
• you are friendly and approachable
• you are flexible and you work well under pressure
• you have a full, preferably clean, UK driving licence
• you are a dedicated team player and respectful towards others
• You have the physical ability to provide moving and handling support.

Preferred

• you have experience of supporting someone with a brain injury
• You have an interest in arts and crafts and can share this with our client

About us:

JSP Ltd provides an essential service to both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury. Qualified staff assess clients’ needs and offer individually designed case management and rehabilitation programmes. We have five offices employing around 80 staff. We manage over 400 support workers and provide services to just under 400 clients nationally.

JSP Ltd is not an agency. Recruitment of staff for small, personalised care teams is part of our case management service and is undertaken on behalf of individuals using this service.

If you are interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact us on 01661 845960 or email recruitment@jspsh.co.uk

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

Read more about us here: www.jspcasemanagement.co.uk