Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

Sonderwell; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join a compassionate team in Plymouth. This role involves providing essential support to a young client with cerebral palsy, ensuring their comfort and engagement in daily activities. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values professional development, with training provided to enhance your skills. If you possess a caring nature and are eager to make a difference in someone's life, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with flexible hours and a chance to work closely with healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Regular supervisions

In-person training

Online training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to deal with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalized routines and daily living activities.
• Administering medication and providing emotional support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Complex Care

Tools

DBS Check

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:
£15.50 - £16.50 per hour

Working Hours:
7:30am - 10pm (Friday/Saturday/Sunday & Monday)
10pm - 7:30am (Sleeping Nights- Friday/Saturday/Sunday & Monday)

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

1. Supportive and friendly working environment.
2. Opportunities for professional development and training.
3. Regular supervisions and Check Ins
4. 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.