We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Derby to assist with the appointment of a Falls Support Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.41 - £16.91 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Deliver training and guidance to care home staff on fall management and prevention.
• Educate and train staff in the safe use of specialist lifting equipment.
• Support care homes in reducing falls and enhancing overall health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based advice and specialist support on fall prevention strategies.
• Respond to fall incidents and assist with safe lifting of uninjured fallers using appropriate equipment.

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of health and wellbeing risks within care home environments.
• Competency in supporting and advising on fall prevention practices.
• Ability to use specialist lifting equipment safely.
• Strong communication and partnership working skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends where necessary.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle during working hours.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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