Support Worker

Active Care Group Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in the UK is looking for a Support Worker to assist a young client with cerebral palsy in Bridgewater, Somerset. The role involves providing personal care and support for community activities, including sport and music. Candidates should have experience with young people, a full driving licence, and be ready for flexible shifts. Competitive pay rates apply: £16.00 on weekdays and up to £17.50 on weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and daily living support.
• Ability to assist with communication using a communication aid.

Responsibilities

• Help with all aspects of personal care and daily living activities.
• Support access to desired activities at home and in the community.
• Assist with therapy and leisure activities.

Skills

Experience with young people

Full driving licence

Job description

Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.

We have a great opportunity for a Support Worker to join us and support our client who is 21 years old living in Bridgewater, Somerset area.

About Our Client:

I am 21 years old and looking for a support worker.

I undertake a range of activities at home and in the community.

I adore all things sport related. I also love music and computer games. I'd love my support worker to enjoy these things too.

I have cerebral palsy. I use a wheelchair full time and need help with all aspects of personal care and daily living activities. I need assistance to eat and drink as my upper limb function is limited. I have a PEG for top up feeding. I love to chat and interact but my cerebral palsy effects my speech patterns so you sometimes have to help me be understood; I have a communication aid which I use to support correspondence.

I have a fully adapted and equipped property and wheelchair accessible vehicle.

I need you to help me access desired activities at home and in the community. Some of my desired activities include hydrotherapy in my home pool, attending a gym, running a support group for people with disabilities, attending sporting, musical or theatre events. I need support to do therapy and social and leisure activities. I have a team of support workers and one team leader who you will work alongside.

What you'll be working:

I am currently looking for support for the following shifts:

• Weekday and weekend day shifts 8am to 8pm and sleeping night shifts.

Full Time, Part Time, Bank and Job shares can be considered. You need to have worked with young people like me before and have a full driving licence.

Salary:

• £16.00 per hour weekdays depending on experience.
• £17.50 per hour weekends.
• £12.21 per hour sleeping night shifts.

This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interviews may be held via Zoom/Skype/other teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates must have the ability to attend interview via these methods.

Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.

Westcountry Case Management Ltd

01626 770729

Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.

We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.