Job Introduction
Due to the lady we support having an acquired brain injury it is essential that the support staff understand working with people who have had an acquired brain injury or people who have similar backgrounds.
The person supported enjoys completing jigsaws, chatting to staff, going on walks and reading books. So, the staff who work with this lady would benefit from having similiar interests in these areas as it will help her get to know you.
Family means everything to the person we support, so it is essential that visits are booked in and the lady we support keeps in regular contact with family members.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for people to work the following shifts which equate to 36 hours and 24 hours per week:
3 x 12 hour day shifts
2 x 12 hour days shifts
About you
- We are looking for people who have worked in social care previously, ideally with Mental Health Experience.
- You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Recruitment Process
- Telephone interview with specialist recruiter to go through the role in more detail and find out more about you and why you have applied.
- TEAMS or Face to Face interview with Community Support Manager
- Compliance & Background checks including employment references, Right To Work checks and Enhanced DBS.
Package Description
Gray Healthcare are looking for a Female Support Worker to support a lady in her 60s, living in her own home in Barrow in Furness in Cumbria.
The person supported acquired a brain injury many years ago and this has left her with cognitive impairment that impacts her on all areas of her life. She also has a diagnosis of Kluver Bucy Syndrome.
Her support team work on 2-to-1 basis to help her remain living independently within her own home and to enjoy life to the full.
About the Company
Gray Healthcare is the UK's leading specialist provider of individually tailored community-based support. Here at Gray Healthcare we believe that no person should remain in an acute or long stay hospital environment for a day longer than is necessary. We do not discriminate with risk history; we work beyond the label and prioritise the individual and their right to live in the community.
We are a company passionate about delivering truly person-centred support and we are guided by our values in all that we do. Have a look at our website to understand our values, see the benefits that we offer and spend a few minutes watching our staff talk about working for Gray Healthcare: https://www.grayhealthcare.com/work-with-us/
