First Responder

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life?  Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care. 

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across Cheshire, Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training ptovided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

• Complex health needs
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Substance misuse

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work:

You will work a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Qualities successful applicants will have:

• Must be driver
• Must have experience in care
• Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client
• Complex care experience would be an advantage however it is not essential as full training will be provided

Benefits:

• Hourly rate of £15.00 per hour
• Car Allowance = £250.00 per month
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Good Rate of Pay
• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Career progression 
• Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
• Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include:    Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence.  Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals.  Administering medication may be required.  

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder: 

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others.  You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous. 

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply to become a First Responder, please apply online or contact our friendly Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217, quoting Ref No. 074 South.

Person Specification

Care Support Worker

Essential

• Must hold a UK Driving Licence
• Must have previous experience in care

Desirable

• Must hold a UK Driving Licence
• Must have previous experience in care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Preston

Preston

PR1 8UQ

Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)