Female Support Worker Pay Rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)Hours: Part-time - 12 hours per week (8:00am - 20:00pm) - flexible day shifts Monday to Sunday on an ad hoc basisJob Type: Temp & Temp to Perm Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Darlington area. Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, maintain their independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences? If so, we'd love to hear from you.Salary & Benefits
- Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Dedicated learning and development programme
- Access to a wide range of free online training courses
- Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting an elderly gentleman with a traumatic brain injury in his own home. This is a well-established package requiring 24/7 support, with 2:1 support during waking hours and 1:1 support overnight. The client has some behaviours that challenge and reduced mobility, requiring patient, person-centred support to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting with all aspects of personal care
- Administration of medication
- Meal preparation and nutritional support
- Supporting with social activities and community access
- Providing meaningful engagement and companionship
- Attending appointments and outings
- Supporting with mobility and transfers
- Working collaboratively as part of a 2:1 support team
- Following care plans and risk assessments to ensure safe, consistent support
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs, including brain injury
- Experience providing personal care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm, patient, and proactive approach
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life while working within a supportive and rewarding care environment. You'll play a key role in helping the client remain engaged, independent, and comfortable within his own home and community. Apply today for more information - we'd love to hear from you!
Holiday Pay Information Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:
- Take it weekly as part of your pay, or
- Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off
There is no expiry on accrued holiday pay - it is always available when you need it.
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