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!   
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