Support Worker x 2 - Londonderry

We are uurgently seeking two experienced female Agency Support Workers to join our healthcare client, Praxis Healthcare, in Londonderry, supporting an individual with complex physical and healthcare needs.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced candidates, with the potential to become a permanent position.

The individual has a mild learning disability, profound physical disability, pontocerebellar hypoplasia and osteoporosis, and is wheelchair dependent.

Due to the level of support required, two staff members must be present at all times to safely support transfers, repositioning and manual handling.

The role offers competitive hourly rates of £13.50£17.50, depending on the shift pattern.

Shifts are available 8am8pm or 8pm8am.

This is a temporary position with an immediate start, initially for three months, with the potential to continue on an ongoing basis and the opportunity to secure a permanent role.

The successful candidates are preferred to have up-to-date experience and training in PEG care.

If PEG training is not recent, refresher training can be provided.

Experience in specialist feeding equipment, secretion management, oral swabbing and suction, as well as monitoring for swallowing and choking risk is also required. xwzovoh

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and experienced female Support Workers who are confident working in a 2:1 care environment and have the appropriate skills and competencies to provide safe, person-centred care.

What We Need From You 6 Months experience working in a Healthcare Setting with personal care Previous PEG experience and management of specialised feeding equipment To be Niscc registered, or willing to apply To have, or be willing to attend all mandatory training courses Willingness to undergo an enhanced Access Ni check What We Will Offer You A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) Inclusion into our company pension scheme Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses Free Uniform 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies
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