(REF: 297) Support Worker – Aberdare

Case Management Cymru Ltd.; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Management Cymru Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a client with brain injury in daily activities, shopping, and attending a day centre on Tuesdays. You will provide practical support at home and help plan weekly routines.

The role requires warm, patient, and reliable qualities, with excellent communication and ability to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team. You must have access to a car and be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience with brain injury clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Warm, chatty, patient and reliable

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attend day centre sessions and local activities
• Assist with home admin: planning, shopping lists, appointments
• Support to access facilities in the local area (shopping, coffee/lunch, volunteering)

Skills

Driving license

Car owner

Teamwork

Job description

I am a woman in my mid 20’s, who has some residual cognitive and emotional difficulties following a brain injury some years ago. I am a family orientated person and live in my own home with my partner. I would like support to attend a day centre every Tuesday and support to access facilities in my local area, such as shopping, going out for coffee/lunch, attending local volunteering and exploring other activities in my local community.I need assistance with some home admin, e.g. planning for the week and making shopping lists, making routine appointments, along with support to help me to attend these sessions.You will need to have experience of working with with someone who has sustained a brain injury, be warm, chatty, patient and reliable and enjoy working as part of a small team. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a consistent and proactive approach.

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

To join me as a Support Worker you will need to:

• Be able to drive.
• Have use of a car.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Top Reasons to Apply:

• Above the industry average for pay.
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile.
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference).
• Great opportunity for professional development.
• Be part of a small team.
• Bespoke client induction and training.
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager.
• A full induction and training will be provided.