Spinal Injury Support Worker

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Spinal Injury Support Worker for Libertatem Healthcare Group, providing personalized care and support to a client with complex needs due to a spinal injury. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. The successful candidate will have experience working with individuals with complex needs, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.

Main duties of the job

The Spinal Injury Support Worker will be responsible for supporting and engaging with the client's personalized routines, including the use of hoists. They will assist with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and mobility, administer medication, and monitor the client's health conditions. The role also involves providing emotional support and companionship, maintaining accurate records of care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the client's wellbeing.

About Us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a leading provider of care and support services for individuals who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. The company operates nationally and is committed to putting the client's independence at the forefront of their care. Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Date posted: 16 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £15 to £17 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1283742284

Job locations: Libertatem Healthcare Group, Cwmbran, NP44 1QX

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalized routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact Daniel.Scratcher@libertatemhealthcare.co.uk.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.