Support Worker

  • Wishaw
  • Mochridhe Limited
Company DescriptionLocation: WishawPay Rate: £12.00 per hourShifts available: Joining a team covering a 24-hour care package. 12hr shifts; days shifts, waking nights (in hospital) transitioning to sleep overs once in own home. Full time staff required.Access to vehicle required: Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of roleExperience required: Experience working with brain injury is essential.What we offer? Mochridhe is part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a care assistant and you’ll be part of a friendly, local team that will support and look after you and you’ll also have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.What you’ll get? Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.Death in Service PaymentPension scheme28 days annual leave (pro rata)Refer a friend scheme.Cycle-to-work schemeBenefits and wellbeing platformSupport to develop your career with access to further qualifications and courses.PVG checkJob DescriptionWhat you’ll do? Our Support Workers are extraordinary people who help our clients to remain living in their own homes and more importantly, make them smile every day. You’ll support the client with living independently and achieving their goals in life, as well as outings with the client, personal care (bathing, showering, toileting, etc.), help with their medication, and practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.QualificationsWhat you’ll need? You’ll need to be caring and compassionate, and a good listener. Previous experience as a Support Worker with brain injury is essential. A current member of the PVG scheme and registered with SSSC, or be prepared to register, is also required.