Female Support Worker

Care and Case Management Services (CCMS); Penistone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support provider in Penistone is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist a young lady with cerebral palsy and complex needs. The role involves providing personalized care and enabling the client to engage in activities while promoting independence. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, a full UK driver's license, and a passion for supporting others. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience with young adults preferred but not essential.
• Driver with full UK License essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady with cerebral palsy and complex needs.
• Enable the client to engage in rehabilitation and social activities.
• Provide 24/7 care including nights and weekends.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Desire to provide individualized support

Ability to engage in activities with the client

Full moving and handling

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Female Support Worker to join our lovely team on a full-time, permanent basis based in the Penistone area. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £14.88 per hour day shifts and £15.43 per hour waking night shifts.

CCMS are fully committed to delivering excellent support to all our clients and their families and put their thoughts and expectations at the heart of everything we do.

We are extremely proud to offer very distinct and specialised case management services for adults and children recovering from an acquired / traumatic brain injury, spinal or catastrophic injuries and associated disabilities or conditions.

The Female Support Worker Role

We are recruiting for a Female Support Worker to support a young lady with cerebral palsy and other complex needs living in her own home. The client is a wheelchair user and communicates via low tech and gestures, she is able to express her wishes and preferences to those who know her well. The role will involve enabling the client to engage in rehabilitation, social and recreational activities, and empowering her to be as independent as possible. Flexible support required 2-1 care 24/7. The package will include 24/7 care during holidays and weekends.

What we are looking for

• The client requires full moving and handling and all aspects of personal care.
• We are seeking staff with excellent communication skills and a desire to provide individualized support. Previous care experience with young adults is preferred but not essential as full training will be given along with input from therapists.
• Staff must be able to participate in a range of activities with the client, including hydrotherapy.
• Driver with full UK License essential.
• Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you would like to join our team as our new Female Support Worker, then please click 'apply' today. We look forward to hearing from you