Location: Morpeth
Pay rate: £19.61 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Type: Full time Monday-Friday (Split shifts 7:30am-10:30am and 2:15pm-7:30pm + 3 x 12 hour shifts during the school holidays)
Must: Drive (UK licence – manual or automatic)
Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Complex Support Worker in the Morpeth area.
Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences?
Salary & Benefits:
• Above market pay rate: £19.61 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Dedicated learning and development programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral!
Company and Role:
• Supporting a young boy with cerebral palsy and other complex conditions in his own home
• 2:1 care package including PEG feeding, tracheostomy/ventilation care and full hoisting. He uses a VOCA for his communication
• Supporting with appointments, social activities and daily routines
• Client has a keen interest in sports, football, boxing, golf and attending the Gym
Successful Applicant:
• Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions (e.g. brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy)
• Confident with PEG feeding and tracheostomy & managing unpredictable medical instances
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) and be confident to drive a WAV
• Excellent communication skills as our client is non verbal
If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life while being part of a rewarding rehabilitation journey.
Apply now for more details — we’d love to hear from you!
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’s no expiry on accrued holiday pay — it’s always available when you need it.
Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Salary description
£17.50 - £17.50 per hour