Cerebral Palsy Support Worker (Copy)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a female support worker in Merthyr Tydfil to assist a young man with complex needs. The role requires someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and reliable, with experience in complex care. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence. Full or part-time hours are available with competitive pay of £14.70 per hour. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and engaging with personalised routines.
• Completing daily living activities.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with complex needs

Compassionate and patient nature

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Job description

Come Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in Merthyr Tydfil, county Borough.

Our client is a young man in his 20's who has complex needs, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and mobility issues. He lives at home with his mum, her partner and the clients dog, enjoys an active social life with his friends and attends church.

Due to the client’s support needs the successful candidate will need to be female, have some experience working with complex needs, hold a full UK driving licence and possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.

Pay: £14.70 per hour

Hours: Full or part-time - up to 40 per week (12 or 24 hour shifts with sleeping nights, required seven days a week)

Key Responsibilities:

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, we provide our clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

• Supporting, and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• 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:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact [e-mail]

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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 both 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.