Support Worker

Community Support Worker - Burntwood Permanent - Hours negotiable; 12, 24, 36 hours per week (min. 12 hour shifts) £10.00 - £12.00 per hour - Day and/or Wake Night hours are available We are supporting our client to find the best person for their Community Support Worker role. This is an exciting opportunity to support a young man with a brain-injury living in the community in their own home. This young man has a very busy social diary. His interests are varied and include drama club, trips to concerts/shows such as WWE wrestling events, powerchair football, various day centre activities, occasional weekend breaks and holidays. He has therapists who support him and a team of support workers who manage his therapy needs alongside his lust for life. This position does involve personal care. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate core values that align with our clients to: - Demonstrate a willingness to learn - Demonstrate living life to the full - Demonstrate their honesty and integrity Essential Requirements Include: Previous experience in a similar role, Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, full driving licence, non-smoker and a dog lover. Preferred: Flexibility to work the hours agreed, a positive attitude, an ability to work using their own initiative, caring disposition and an excellent sense of humour. This is a fantastic opportunity to add real value to the client’s life. In addition, your commitment and attention will be rewarded with excellent rates of pay, a great deal of job satisfaction and enjoyment of social activities with the client. Please note that employment will be subject to excellent references and an enhanced DBS disclosure being obtained.