Personal Support Worker
- Employer
- Chailey Heritage Foundation
- Location
- Edenbridge, Kent
- Salary
- £26,196 rising to £27,240 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in allowance
- Closing date
- 1 Mar 2019
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- Sector
- Care, Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We are seeking a team of proactive and caring Personal Support Workers to support a 28 year old young man with disabilities in the Bough Beech area of Kent.
This young man requires 24hr care and as such the team will support with all care and assisting with activities within the community such as Swimming, Shopping and Medical appointments etc.
You will be supporting with all personal care, administering feed and medication, facilitating therapy programmes and lifting and hoisting. You will be confident in communicating, engaging with and stimulating this young man.
Experience or knowledge of working with young adults with complex health needs and disabilities is desirable. You must have experience of working within a care environment.
You will be required to sleep-in two nights per week.
About Us
Chailey Heritage Pathways, part of Chailey Heritage Foundation, offers highly specialist care for children, young people and young adults with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments and associated health needs.
We provide a flexible way for families to access highly specialist care and support, both at home and in the community, facilitating access to activities, events or attractions.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay starting at £26,196 rising to £27,240 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in allowance (2 nights per week).
- Opportunities to further develop your career via training and development.
- Company pension scheme.
- Up to 23 days paid holiday.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Appreciation Awards.
- An excellent mileage allowance.
If you have a passion for providing care and feel that you have the skills required for the role, we would love to hear from you.
Application closing date: Friday 1st March 2019
Interviews to be held: Friday 8th March 2019
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
Company
Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition services for children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs.
We are recognised as one of the UK’s leading centres for children and young adults with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy, and we have a national reputation for our work in supporting young people’s communication and developing independence through powered mobility.
Our aim is to provide a stimulating and inclusive environment where all young people are given every opportunity to make progress towards fulfilment and develop life skills in preparation for adulthood.
Our charity encompasses Chailey Heritage School, Chailey Heritage Residential and Chailey Heritage Futures.
- Website
- http://www.chf.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01825 724444
- Location
-
Haywards Heath Road
North Chailey
East Sussex
BN8 4EF
GB
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