Support Worker

Active Care Group; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist a 20-year-old man with cerebral palsy in Pontypridd. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring the client's well-being while encouraging independence. A full driving licence and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Registered or working towards registration with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living needs.
• Support client in accessing social activities and hydrotherapy.
• Follow service user plan and communicate with family.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Independence Encouragement

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.

We have an opportunity for a Bank Support Worker to provide support to a 20-year-old man with cerebral palsy who lives in Pontypridd. He requires assistance with all personal care, eating / drinking (PEG fed) and all toileting needs. He is sling hoisted for all transfers and uses eye gaze, very competently to communicate.

He is a keen football fan and enjoys following this on TV and also attending Manchester United home games. He enjoys chatting and interacting with others (although not when the footie is on!).

You will be required to support with all daily living needs, helping to access hydrotherapy pool, carry out a physiotherapy plan and support him to access social activities. You will also need to complete all aspects of domestic support in order to keep his environment clean. You will be joining an established team of 5 support workers.

What You'll Be Working

Bank support worker required

Location: Client’s home and community in the Pontypridd area

Shifts Pattern

14:30-10:30 (Tuesday/Wednesday)

14:30-11:30 (Friday)

Shifts are worked on a 2:1 basis.

Salary

Weekday rate -£15.00 per hour, Weekend day -£16.15 per hour

Weekday night (sleep shift) - £13.16 per hour, Weekend night (sleep shift) - £13.70 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

Some of the main roles & responsibilities:

• To ensure consistency of approach with the client in accordance with advised approaches to care and any emerging therapy aims.
• To liaise with and support the family as required.
• To work as part of a team and communicate appropriately with fellow team members.
• To follow the service user plan as documented for the client.
• To participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client.
• To ensure opportunity is given to participate in activities as identified by client / others while achieving a balance between work and rest for the client.
• To deliver programmes of educational, social and therapeutic development as directed by the relevant professionals and the client’s mother.
• To assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained.
• To be aware of any significant changes in the client’s health, functioning or behaviour, and inform the client’s family, case manager as appropriate.
• To encourage the client’s independence as far as possible.
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description for detailed information on roles and responsibilities.

What You'll Have

• Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred
• A full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive the clients vehicle.
• You must be registered with OR working towards registration with Social Care Wales
• A recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is desirable
  
  

This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS.

You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.

Interviews MAY be held via Zoom/Skype/other such teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates MUST HAVE the ability to attend interview via these methods.

Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.

Westcountry Case Management Ltd

01626 770729

We are a CQC Outstanding rated and CIW healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.

Safeguarding Statement - Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults by implementing robust safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals

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