Female Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker to empower a young woman with a brain injury in Bewdley. This rewarding role involves facilitating community access, personal care, and supporting independence through tailored activities. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in care, possess a full driving license, and hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers flexible working hours, making a real difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in personal care and support work.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in community activities and personal care.
• Liaise with family and case manager for consistent care.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Manual Handling

IT Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Equivalent Care Qualification

Job description

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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 amazing opportunity for a Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker to work with a young woman with a brain injury in the Bewdley area of Worcestershire.

The role will involve supporting the client to access the community including social & leisure outings, exploring new activities and enabling her to be an independent individual. The role may also include personal & domestic care.

*Previous experience and full driving licence are essential.

*Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

What you'll be working:

• 16 hours per week on a flexible basis over 3 days a week.

What you'll be doing:

Some of the Main roles and 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 on a 1:1 basis and communicate appropriately with family and case manager.
• 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 if required.
• 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 and case manager as appropriate.
• To encourage the client’s independence as far as possible.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details.

What you'll have:

• Previous experience and full driving licence are essential.
• An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and
• Competent IT skills are desirable.
• Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required.

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

Face to face interviews are a preferred method and meet and greets will be in place after the interview.

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

This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.

We are a CQC Outstanding rated 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.

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