About this role
Job summary
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, Lancashire 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 provided during recruitments checks).
This role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.
Hours of work:
You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 £15.60 per hour
Car Allowance = £250.00 per month
5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum
About us
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:
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.
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 provided 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 on 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 £15.60 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
Health and Social Care Essential
Must be driver Must have experience in care
Desirable
Must be driver Must have 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
Lancashire
PR1 8UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)