Support Worker

Westcountry Case Management; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support management service in Bridgwater is seeking Bank/Weekend Support Workers to assist a 21-year-old client with cerebral palsy. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, facilitating access to community activities, and communication assistance. This flexible role offers competitive pay: £16.00 on weekdays, £17.50 on weekends, and £12.21 for sleep-in shifts. Candidates must have prior relevant experience and a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with cerebral palsy is essential.
• Full driving license required.
• Fully enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist in accessing activities at home and in the community.
• Support communication using appropriate tools.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment.
• Coordinate with the existing care team.

Job description

Overview

Bank/ Weekend Support Workers Wanted. I am 21 years old and looking for a support worker to join my small team of support workers. I undertake a range of activities at home and in the community. I adore all things sport related, and I also love music and computer games. I’d love my support worker to enjoy these things too. I have cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair full time and need help with all aspects of personal care and daily living activities.

What I need help with

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 affects my speech patterns, so you sometimes have to help me be understood. I have a communication aid which I use for some activities but I mostly prefer to use my verbal speech. I have a fully adapted and equipped property and a wheelchair accessible vehicle. I need you to help me access desired activities at home and in the community. Some activities include taking part in local groups, watching sports, comedy or music events, and doing therapy and social and leisure activities.

Team and hours

I have a team of one team leader, one senior support worker, and 3 further support workers who you will work alongside. I am currently looking to increase my care team to ensure I have consistent weekend cover and cover for annual and sick leave of existing team members. Job shares can be considered. I may have more hours to offer and there will be opportunity for extra weekday work but this is negotiable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care and daily living activities, including feeding assistance as required.
• Assist with accessing activities at home and in the community and supporting participation in local groups, sports events, comedy or music events, therapy and social/leisure activities.
• Support the client to communicate effectively, coordinating with their communication tools as needed.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment in home and community settings.
• Coordinate with the existing care team to ensure consistency and coverage.

Qualifications and requirements

• You need to have worked with people like me before and have a full driving licence.
• Fully enhanced DBS check required; you will also need to register with the DBS Update Service.

Compensation and working arrangements

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

Additional information

This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS. Interviews may be held via Zoom/Skype/other teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates must have the ability to attend. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date if there is a good response. 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 client’s care package on his behalf.