Spinal Injury Support Worker

Sonderwell; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate support workers to assist a client with complex needs in Cwmbran. This rewarding role involves providing personalized care, engaging in daily activities, and fostering independence. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in someone's life and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values independence and compassion, and help enrich the life of a client looking to engage more with her community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs, ideally in mental health support.
• Ability to engage clients and build supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with personalized routines and daily living activities.
• Administer medication and provide emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate nature

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Flexibility

Education

Experience in complex care

Job description

• Come Join Our Team!
  
  We have an excellent opportunity for support workers to work alongside our client in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire.
  
  Our client is a female in her 60's who has complex needs due to spinal injury including, manual handling, continence care, hypersensitivity to touch, neuropathic pain in the lower half of her body, memory issues and difficulty with emotional regulation, anxiety and depression. She lives in her own home (an adapted bungalow) enjoys audiobooks, her garden and creative writing. She's also looking to learn archery and wants to engage in her local community more.
  
  Due to the client's support needs, the successful candidate can be either female or male, will need to have some experience working with complex needs, ideally mental health support and possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship. Living as independent a life as possible is very important to our client so experience helping people grow and maintain this area is also key.
  
  Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour
  
  Hours: 48 per week over five days (08:00 - 20:00 with sleep in's)
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Supporting, and engaging with personalised 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 [email protected]