Bank Support Worker, Bramhall (female only) Two roles available

AMS Case Management; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional support for an 18-year-old female client with Dystonic Cerebral Palsy. As a Bank Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing her quality of life through personalized care and rehabilitation. This role offers flexible working hours, including weekdays and weekends, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while accommodating your schedule. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter!

Qualifications

• Must have a diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2/NVQ or equivalent.
• A full clean driving license is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all care requirements including bathing, dressing, and medication.
• Promote the client's wellbeing and provide physiotherapy as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow the support program.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2/NVQ

Tools

Medication Administration Records

Risk Assessment Training

Job description

Bank Support Worker, Bramhall (female only) Two roles available

Title: Bank Support Worker (female only)

Location: Bramhall, Manchester

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour – Monday to Friday, £16.00 per hour weekend rate, £11.44 per hour Night time rate. Double time is paid for Bank Holidays.

Working hours for 1st role available (36 hour contract working on a weekly rota but covering the hours of 08:00 – 20:00 Mon – Sun from £15 per hour):

Working hours are contracted to 36 hours per week but can be expected to support 08:00 – 20:00 term time weekdays, 08:30 – 20:30 school holidays and weekends. Split shifts in term time are required Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08:00 – 11:30/14:30 – 20:00 whilst our client is at college. Flexibility is required to cover for holidays and sickness.

Working hours for 2nd role available (Bank worker – must be flexible to cover holidays and sickness – From £15 per hour):

Working hours are FLEXIBLE BANK WORKER but can be expected to support 08:00 – 20:00 term time weekdays, 08:30 – 20:30 school holidays and weekends. Split shifts in term time are required Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08:00 – 11:30/14:30 – 20:00 whilst our client is at college. Flexibility is required to cover for holidays and sickness.

About the Client

Our client is an 18-year-old female who suffers the effects of Dystonic Cerebral Palsy due to complications at birth. This has affected her development, mobility, communication, cognition, and social and emotional development.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• To provide assistance with all of the client’s care requirements including showering/bathing, elimination, dressing and night care needs.
• To administer medication as prescribed and to maintain associated medication records.
• To prepare/supervise with her feeding regime.
• To promote the client’s wellbeing and happiness.
• To provide physiotherapy/hydrotherapy exercise and positioning as recommended by therapy professionals.
• To provide assistance with all aspects of the client’s ongoing rehabilitation under the supervision of treating doctors and therapists.
• To maintain a safe environment for the client, in the home and in all community based activities (subject to completion of risk assessment training).
• To follow the support programme agreed with the case manager, therapists and the client.
• To be responsible for domestic chores linked with the client’s overall care including laundry, ironing, and cleaning.
• To advise the family, or where appropriate the case manager, of any concerns regarding the client’s physical and psychological health.
• To use initiative when unforeseen events occur and the family/case manager are not directly available to provide guidance.
• To work as a member of a small team responsible to the case manager and to ensure good communication, flexibility, and a consistent approach to care.
• To attend support worker meetings and training sessions as requested.
• To make a daily report following each duty regarding the client’s welfare.
• To liaise with case manager for annual leave requests and alerting the case manager of sickness that will prevent them working, in order that cover can be organised.
• To report to the case manager regarding general progress and any incidents that give rise for concern.
• To respect the privacy of the client. All matters relating to the client’s situation and family are to be treated as confidential and are not to be disclosed to a third party.
• A full clean driving license is essential for this post. You should have a diploma in Health and Social Care level 2/NVQ or equivalent. The successful candidate will require 2 references and a full enhanced DBS check will be completed following acceptance of this position.

We are passionate about the work we do, specialising in providing the very best rehabilitation for our clients. If you would like to be considered for any of our advertised roles or any future roles within AMS Case Management, please complete the form below and send us your CV. If you’d like any more information or an informal chat about any of our current vacancies please get in touch.