Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to assist a young man with complex needs in Merthyr Tydfil. This rewarding role involves providing personalized care, emotional support, and companionship while ensuring the client's daily living activities are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a compassionate nature, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs, especially cerebral palsy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with personalized routines, including hoists.
• Assist with daily living activities and administer medication.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Experience in Complex Care

Job description

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Job Title: Cerebral Palsy Support Worker, Merthyr Tydfil

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eb8598f4609f

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a support worker to work alongside a young man in his 20s with complex needs, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mobility challenges (uses a wheelchair), and very mild challenging behavior. He lives at home with his mother and her partner, enjoys an active social life, and attends church.

The successful candidate will ideally be male but can be female, have experience working with complex needs, hold a full UK driving license, and possess strong communication skills. The ability to engage with the client and build a supportive relationship is essential.

Pay: £14.70 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week over five days, including 12 or 24-hour shifts with sleeping nights, required seven days a week

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalized routines, including hoists
• Assisting with daily living activities such as personal hygiene and mobility
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting changes
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for caring for people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are interested in this rewarding role and want to make a difference, please contact us at [email protected]