Job Description

Residential Health Assistant/Support Worker (Driver's Only)

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity with a company that work with varies companies including adults learning disabilities, children and young people, hostels, mental health and more?

Then look no further!

Pay rate: on average between £10.42 -£12.50 with separate holiday pay (PAYE - we DO NOT use umbrella companies)

Your pay rate is dependent on the clients we work with, so we meet AWR (agency work regulations) - therefore we pay in line with the permanent employees if not more where possible therefore sometimes rates may be above £12.50

**Please note we DO NOT offer sponsorship and you MUST have a minimum of 6 months, hands on, UK based care experience for us to be able to progress with your application**

Required: due to the needs of our clients, you will need to be a driver to aid in taking individuals out

Often your role will be supporting individuals within their residential home promote independence and aid with fulfilling life skills and house tasks in addition to helping engage within their local community. Tasks may differ on who you support however consultants will be able to provide an overview of what you can expect.

Depending on the service, you may be working alongside permanent staff or on a 1:1 basis to help deliver support to several individuals and deliver the highest standard of support.

We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities.

Here at Brook Street Social Care, we offer free training with NO fee for your certificates to enable you to develop your skills and prospects to have the opportunity to work with some amazing people in various sectors so you can expand your experience.

Sound good? If you're a driver with 6 months-based UK care experience…

RING THE BRANCH ON 02920 224755

Benefits of working with us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay
• Flexible hours/days to fit around your commitments
• Temp to Perm Options and Contract Opportunities
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

To work with us, you will need:

• Minimum of 6 months recent UK based care experience
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

If you think this role would be great for you, apply with your CV and if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch for a friendly, informal chat: call Laura on 02920 224755