Deputy Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship

Location: New Alresford, Hampshire. SO24

Days & Hours:
Up to 128 hours per 4 week cycle (average of 36 hours per week including Deputy Team Leader hours). Flexibility may be required on the start and finish times to meet Tristan's individual needs. To participate in the on call rota alongside the Team Leader and Nurse Advisor. Part-time applications accepted.

Driver required: Essential (will need own car to get to work as the client lives in a rural setting with no public transport)
Driving Clients Car: Yes, our client's Adapted Vehicle which is automatic
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes: Essential to get to and from work as client is not near any public transport links, and to attend training
Essential Experience: Previous experience of working with children/young adults with neuro disability.
Desirable: Experience of and qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities. PEG experience.
Pets: 1 Family dog, very friendly but does bark.
Accommodation (while on duty): Fully adapted family home, with separate Carer's entrance and Carer's room and kitchen facilities.
Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received. Interviews may be completed via Microsoft Teams.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Tristan is a young man born in 2000, who due to an injury at birth has complex physical, psychological and communication needs. Tristan thoroughly enjoys being outdoors rather than indoors and requires help to plan his weekly outdoor activities such as theatre trips, shopping and day services. You will need to be able to drive his adapted vehicle, as getting out and about is very important to him.

A position on this team will suit someone who is calm but very proactive and able to bring lots of enthusiasm to the role, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Tristan’s life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible. It is a truly rewarding role for someone who has good organisation skills, is able to communicate effectively and has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

Benefits:

• Pay Rates listed above
• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Sick Pay
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check

In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered:

• Induction,
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate),
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
• On-going support from a dedicated Team Leader, Case Manager and HR department