Female Support Worker / Female Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Female Support Worker 36.75 hours + 1 sleep -in per week or 24.5 hours + 1 sleep – in per week & Deputy Team Leader 30 hours per week + sleep-ins to join our client’s team based initially in Nottingham NG16. We can offer a competitive salary, full training and 5.6 weeks annual leave. Our client is now in a position to directly employ his private care team.

John suffers with Spinal Cord Injury and Rheumatoid Arthritis. John lives with his wife, Sharron, their daughter and her husband and their 3 young boys. It is important to John and Sharron that the support team are sensitive to the family needs. This is a busy household with a relaxed family atmosphere.

John has a history of repairs to grade 4 pressure sores which have healed well but has left very fragile tissue to the Sacral and Ischium areas. John is paraplegic and suffers from time to time with Autonomic Dysreflexia, which support workers will be expected to manage. Carers are not always required to be with him when he is on bed rest. This allows time for staff to complete the domestic duties bearing in mind Johns care always takes priority.

John currently lives in Nottingham but has purchased a house in East Leake, Leicestershire. This is undergoing a modern adaptation to meet John’s needs and that of his team. It will include a carer’s suite where staff will be based. John will be moving into his new home sometime next year. You must take this into consideration if you apply for the post.

The Female Care Team will be responsible for:
Personal care, catheter & bowel management, skin management
Vigilant observation of Johns skin
Maintaining good communication with John, Team leaders and Case Manager
Support John in his activities for daily living, therapies and social plans
Occasional child care e.g. school run if family are running late
Domestic duties
Travel and care for John on holidays in the UK and abroad
To comply with relevant legislation and operational guidelines.

The Female Support Team will meet the following criteria:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care, or equivalent
Experience of working with someone with Spinal Cord Injury or similar disability

The Female Deputy Team Leader will also meet the above and following criteria:
NVQ 3 or 4 in Adult Care or equivalent
Experience of living / working within a family setting, including children
To lead the support worker team alongside the Team Leader & Case Manager
Experienced in planning rotas, leadership of care team, communicating with health professionals
Available for days, nights, sleep-ins, available to cover unplanned absences

This position is available for females only due to being exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 – significant personal care needs.

Hours & Rates of Pay

Our 24 hour care package offers working hours of 8am-8.15pm and 8pm-8.15am, including a 15 minute handover. There will always be 2 staff on duty working in a flexible rota. You will be required to complete 4-5 sleep-ins per month on a flexible rota and take your turn on waking night duties.

The salary for the Support Worker role is £26,000 – £28,080per year. Sleep-in rate of £60.00-£72.00 per night.

The salary for the Deputy Team Leader is £26,000 – £28,080per year. Sleep-ins as above.

Waking night duty is from 8pm to 8.15pm

Sleep-in duty is 8pm to 11pm (waking so paid 3 x hourly rate) plus sleep-in 11pm – 8.15 rate.

The sleep-in carer will be available for 2 turns during the night.

The roles would suit an experienced Support Worker, Carer or Care Assistant, Deputy Team Leader.

Applicants must be able to provide two written and verbal references and undergo a DBS check.

A full, clean driving license is essential.

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