Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité de travailler en tant que support au développement au sein de Libertatem Healthcare Group à Swansea. Le poste consiste à fournir des soins complets à un jeune client ayant des besoins complexes, y compris l'administration de médicaments et un soutien émotionnel. Le candidat idéal est une femme, possédant un excellent sens de la communication et une passion pour la prise en charge.

Qualifications

• Passion pour le travail de soins et communication excellente.
• Capacité à gérer des comportements difficiles.
• Fiabilité et flexibilité.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les routines personnalisées du client.
• Effectuer des activités quotidiennes comme l'hygiène personnelle.
• Administrer des médicaments et surveiller les conditions de santé.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Education

Expérience en soins complexes

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Libertatem Healthcare Group as a Cerebral Palsy Support Worker. You will be working with a young client in her teens who has complex needs, including cerebral palsy, tetraplegia, epilepsy, and requires PEG feeding. The role involves providing comprehensive care and support, including daily living activities, medication administration, and emotional support.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be female, have a full UK driving licence, and have some experience working with complex needs/cerebral palsy. They must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be compassionate, patient, and empathetic, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role will involve supporting the client's personalized routines, completing daily living activities, administering medication, and providing emotional support and companionship.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a national provider of care and support services for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. They are dedicated to putting their clients' independence at the center of everything they do, and they are committed to providing the best possible support to their clients.

Job responsibilities

Come Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in Clydach, Swansea.

Our client is a young lady in her teens who has complex needs, including cerebral palsy, tetraplegia, epilepsy, and PEG feeding. She is non-verbal, communicating using eye gaze and hand signals. She lives at home with her parents and attends school. She enjoys swimming, stories, and loves animals.

Due to the client's support needs, the successful candidate will need to be female, have a full UK driving licence, and have some experience working with complex needs/cerebral palsy. They should possess soft skills like clear communication, motivation, and the ability to engage the client to build a supportive relationship.

Hours: 40 per week over five days (06:45 - 16:30 or 15:00 - 22:15). Care is needed seven days a week, so flexibility on days is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalized routines, including hoists.
• Completing daily activities like 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 for comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• 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.

Libertatem's care philosophy emphasizes independence and communication. We are dedicated to supporting our clients and empowering our staff. If you seek a rewarding role where you can make a difference, contact [e-mail] for more information.

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Our Safeguarding Commitment

We recognize the importance of working together to prevent abuse and neglect, promoting wellbeing, and respecting clients' views and beliefs, guided by six key principles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Passion for care work, excellent communication skills, compassionate, patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, and experience in complex care, including managing challenging behaviors.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975, with a submission made to the DBS to check for any criminal convictions.