(REF: 315) Female Support Worker - Swansea

Case Management Cymru Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry average pay

Mileage 45p per mile

Direct client work

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

Induction and training

Ongoing supervision from Case Manager

Job summary

Case Management Cymru Ltd in Swansea, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a client with cerebral palsy in daily activities and social outings. You will provide personal care support, help with physiotherapy routines, and accompany her on activities, fostering independence and confidence.

You will join a small, friendly team, require a driving licence, use of car, and willingness to register with Social Care Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or supporting a person with disabilities.
• Willingness to register with Social Care Wales.
• Ability to work in a small, friendly team and adapt to daily changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and morning routines.
• Support morning physiotherapy sessions and transfers.
• Take client out for outings and activities and socialising.
• Help access interests and try new activities with the client.
• Provide driving to appointments and training as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Communication support

Job description

I'm a 28-year-old lady with cerebral palsy and live in an adapted property in Hendy with my parents and siblings. I’m a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers which requires 2:1 support throughout the day. I have complex physical needs and receive weekly input from a physiotherapist. I’m unable to communicate verbally but have developed ways of communicating to make my needs and feelings known. A typical day for me and my support workers would include assisting with my personal care and physio in the mornings, then usually I like to get out for the day. My favourite things to do are going to the cinema, going for brunch/lunch, going shopping and for coffee and cake. Also, I love being pampered; I go to the hairdressers regularly and like to have my nails done. I’m fun, adventurous, have a wicked sense of humour and love banter. You’ll need a positive outlook and be able to support me to access my current interests and help me try out some new activities. I’m looking for someone who will fit in with my existing small team of support workers, who are friendly, outgoing and share similar interests to me, we have so much fun, and every day is different. Although I have a disability, this doesn’t define me, I want to live life to the fullest and have fun. If you think this sounds like you then

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

To join me as a support worker you need to:

• Be able to drive and have use of a car (to get to and from my house and to attend training, your personal car would not be used during work time as I have my own vehicle).
• Be able to drive my adapted vehicle to take me out.
• Have experience in care, preferably supporting a person with a birth injury such as cerebral palsy and experience of supporting a person with communication difficulties.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.

• 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.