Male Support Worker

Job Title: Male Support Worker Location: Kirkham, Preston Pay Rate: £16 per hour  (PAYE) Job Type: Temp-Perm, Full time Shift and Schedule: Mon - Fri fixed school time hours, Flexible home time hours   Priority Healthcare are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Support Worker in Kirkham, Preston.  This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, working on a 1-1 basis with our client. who loves to be active and socialise within his community. 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.    Salary & Benefits: •    Excellent rates of pay, £16-£17 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 £500 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: •    This is an extremely rewarding role where you will be involved in developing our client’s full potential. He attends a local Specialist School, and you will support him in all aspects of his learning and participation in school life. •    The client is a young male with complex needs, Cerebral Palsy and physical disabilities.  •    The client is active and loves being outside. •    This role will involve helping client with his daily routine in a specialist school. •    The client hoisted for all transfers.   Successful Applicant: •    Previous experience of 12 months in care is essential – training will also be provided where necessary. •    Full UK driving license is required and must be able to drive a manual vehicle, the role will involve using the client’s car during shifts. •    Experience working with clients living with complex needs.  •    Be able to communicate with the family and fellow professionals confidentially. •    Previous experience with working with therapists to deliver on the client’s support plan. •    The successful applicant must be flexible in their approach. •    Assisting with the development and communication skills as well maintaining the client’s physical health. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference to someone’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