Support Worker

Community Case Management Services Limited; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Case Management Limited is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a 14-year-old girl with cerebral palsy in her daily care and community activities. You will work around ADLs, feeding, and companionship in a safe, respectful environment, with appropriate training provided for gastrostomy feeding.

A clean driving licence is essential for travel between activities and appointments. The role involves 16 hours per week, with shifts 7-10am and 3-8pm, plus sleeping nights 8pm-7am.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months experience in complex care.
• Driving licence essential.
• Experience with gastrostomy feeding beneficial, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide full assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Support gastrostomy feeding per care plan and training.
• Help access the community using a WAV vehicle.
• Provide companionship and encourage engagement in activities.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Attention to detail

Flexible

Job description

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable Support Worker to support a 14-year-old female who has cerebral palsy with her daily care needs and help her enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life.

She enjoys being around people, watching TV and getting out into the community. The role offers an opportunity to make a real difference by providing personalised support in a safe, caring and positive environment.

The role will include:

• Providing full assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care.
• Supporting gastrostomy (gastrostomy tube) feeding in accordance with her care plan and training.
• Supporting her to access the community and enjoy outings, using a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV).
• Providing companionship and encouraging engagement in activities she enjoys.
• Meeting all her care and support needs with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and relevant health and safety procedures.

About you

We are looking for someone who is patient, kind, dependable and attentive to detail, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex care needs. You must be committed to promoting her comfort, safety, dignity, independence and quality of life.

Experience in complex care and gastrostomy feeding would be beneficial, although appropriate training and competency assessment will be required .

A driving licence is essential.

Previous experience in care is essential, with at least six months experience in complex care.

If you are caring, enthusiastic and would like to make a positive difference to a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours:

Approximately 16 hours per week

7-10am, 3-8pm, Sleeping nights 8pm-7am

Rates of Pay:

Weekday Days: £16.00 per hour

Weekday Nights: £12.71 per hour

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Adult and Child Workforce Barring.

NB: Community Case Management Limited are not the employer.

NB: Please note the employer does not offer sponsorshi p

About Us

Community Case Management is a case management company. Case Management supports people who have experienced serious, life-changing injuries so they can live as independently and fully as possible.

At CCM we don't just provide care - we coordinate everything that our client might need to rebuild their life. This includes:

• Health and rehabilitation
• Education and work goals
• Daily living support
• Therapies and equipment

CCM is not a care agency. We guide and manage the care and support teams who are employed directly by the client (via a solicitor or Court of Protection Deputy). Support workers work with one client, based on the client's specific needs.

CCM provide direction, supervision and training to support workers so they feel confident and capable in their role.