(REF: 306) Female Support Worker – Pontardawe

Case Management Cymru Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage 45p per mile

Enhanced DBS check

Full induction and training

Job summary

Case Management Cymru Ltd. is seeking committed support workers to assist a client in Wales, both at home and in community settings. The role involves facilitating independence, personal care, mobility support, and engagement in therapy appointments and social activities.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting someone with a brain injury, enjoy teamwork, and be willing to register with Social Care Wales. A driving role with family vehicle use and DBS checks are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Be willing to drive the family vehicle.
• Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with independence at home and in therapy appointments.
• Assist with personal care, communication and mobility as needed.
• Engage in community activities and accompany client on outings to cafes, beaches and shops.

Skills

Driving

Teamwork

Brain injury experience

Communication

Education

Social Care Wales registration

Job description

I am currently in residential college, planning to return home to live in the summer. I am looking for fun loving staff to support me six days a week. I wish to havemotivatedand experienced individualsto work alongsideme, myfamilyandrehabilitationteam,to support andfacilitatemyindependence. I respond well to support workers who are fun, engaging and able to build a trusting relationship while maintaining a calm and supportive approach.I requiresupport with all personal care,communicationand mobility.I am a wheelchair user. My support team will work with me both at home and helping me engage in therapy appointments and social community-based activities. In addition, I would you to also support me to access my hydrotherapy pool.People say I have a bubbly personality, and I enjoy positive interactions with those around me. I also enjoy trips out to the local beaches as well as visiting cafes and shopping, having fun watching people dancing and people watching in general!A good sense of humour and a warm, encouraging manner will be important in helping me feel comfortable and confident. It is equally important that you can recognise when I need time and space to myself. You will need to read my cues, respecting my need for quiet, calming activities and environments when needed.You will be warm, patient, and reliable, have excellent communication skills and maintain a consistent and proactive approach, whilst being flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, and will encourage and support me to access all possible opportunities available.

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.Full induction and training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Be willing to drive the family vehicle.
• Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.

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 an expert multi-disciplinary team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager