Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker in Plymouth. The role involves assisting a client with cerebral palsy who requires both daytime and nighttime support, focusing on personal care, community engagement, and emotional support. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex care, with key skills in communication and empathy.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Regular supervisions and Check Ins

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join our team in Plymouth, Devon.

Our client is in their 20’s and has cerebral palsy with other complex needs. They are a wheelchair user and do require the use of a hoist to transfer. Our client is mainly non verbal but can communicate. They love getting out and about in the community and attending appropriate activities, as well as attending a farm as they are a big animal lover.

Our client requires 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support during the night so we are looking to put together a great team.

Please note the successful support worker will need to be comfortable with animals as well as a driver with a full UK drivers license.

Pay Rate:

£15 - £16 per hour

Working Hours:

7:30am – 10pm (Friday/Saturday/Sunday & Monday)

10pm – 7:30am (Sleeping Nights)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and Check Ins
• Both online and In-person training

Training & Background Checks:
An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

Our Safeguarding Commitment:Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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Libertatem Healthcare

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.