Female Support Worker

Active Care Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting a Female Support Worker in Cardiff for a client with cerebral palsy. The role involves providing comprehensive personal and domestic care, facilitating community activities, and requires a background in Health and Social Care, along with a warm and reliable approach.

Qualifications

• Registered or working towards registration with Social Care Wales.
• Full, clean driving licence and own car essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the client with personal care and daily activities.
• Liaising with the family and assisting in accessing amenities.
• Maintaining records and following care plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

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

We are looking to recruit a patient, warm, caring, and reliable Female Support Worker with a full, clean driving licence and own car for a lady in her thirties with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. The client lives in her own home in the Cardiff area with her husband, cat, and dog, and she enjoys a full and active lifestyle.

The role involves all personal and domestic care, as well as supporting the client to attend and participate in various activities, including going to the gym/boxing, and caring for her pets. The client also enjoys head painting and runs regular market stalls, so support with these activities will be required.

You must be registered with or working towards registration with Social Care Wales.

You must hold a recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma) OR have completed the All-Wales Induction Framework OR be willing to complete this within 6 months of starting if successful.

Competent IT skills are desirable.

Working hours:

• Day shifts – to be negotiated at interview
• Night shifts – to be negotiated at interview
• Occasional Sunday cover may be required
• Occasional night cover may be required

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the client to exercise choice and control over their daily life, considering cognitive challenges
• Liaising with and supporting the family as needed
• Assisting with hygiene and personal care
• Supporting the client to access local amenities and community activities
• Following the individual care plan
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Participating in manual handling procedures as specified
• Maintaining professional boundaries and following guidance from the case manager

Requirements:

• Full driving licence and own car are essential
• Respectful and dignified approach to care, acknowledging individual needs
• Previous experience working with clients with cerebral palsy and understanding of special educational needs
• NVQ / QCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Genuine interest in providing person-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Registered with or working towards registration with Social Care Wales
• Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and enroll in the DBS update service

Westcountry Case Management is a friendly, forward-thinking company that helps clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversees all aspects of the care package.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults through robust policies, including safer recruitment practices. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

*Please note: We are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person supported. This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.