Job Title: Support Worker - Learning Difficulties and Epilepsy Care
Location: Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour (potentially rising to £12.65 after completion of training)
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual seeking a rewarding career in care? We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to provide exceptional care to a young girl with learning difficulties and epilepsy in Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This role involves 2 to 1 care, including day shifts, night shifts, and sleep-ins. A driver is essential for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personalized care and support to a young girl with learning difficulties and epilepsy.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Monitor the individual's health and well-being, responding promptly to any changes or emergencies.
- Engage the individual in stimulating activities and promote independence and social inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of care provided.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with individuals with complex needs, preferably in a similar role.
- Understanding of epilepsy and its management.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in someone's life.
- Must be a female support worker due to the needs and preferences of the individual.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with the potential for salary increase after completion of training.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and support to individuals with complex needs and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV on the link below.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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