Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive care agency in the Frampton Cotterell area is seeking a female support worker to assist a 41-year-old client with cerebral palsy. The role involves providing 1-1 care, communicating with family and professionals, and requires relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. Competitive hourly rates of £15.00 on weekdays and £16.50 on weekends offered.

Benefits

3 days paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for people with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to complete an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for a client with cerebral palsy.
• Provide 1-1 care and support for the client around the clock.
• Maintain clear communication with family and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience with physical/learning disabilities

Good communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Positive interest in active rehabilitation

Education

NVQ (or equivalent) in care

Job description

Overview

Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

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

Do you want to be part of a client centred and integrated team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a female support worker to join an existing team of carers looking after a fun-loving lady who has cerebral palsy in the Frampton Cotterell, Bristol Area.

About the client

The client is a 41-year-old fun-loving lady who has cerebral palsy. She is dependent on assistance for all transfers and personal care. She communicates independently and successfully via an electronic speech aid. The client lives in her own home and requires care 1-1, 24 hours per day.

What you\'ll be working

Various hours per week to choose from. These hours will ideally be split between 2 people.

Week 1 shifts available:

• Mon 12:45 – 20:15
• Tues 12:45 – 20:15
• Tues night 20:00 – 08:00
• Thu 12:45 – 20:15
• Sat 12:45 – 20:15

Week 2 shifts available:

• Mon 12:45 – 20:15
• Tues 12:45 – 20:15
• Tues night 20:00 – 08:00
• Thu 12:45 – 20:15
• Sat 7:45 – 13:00
• Sun night 20:00 – 08:00

Hours negotiated at interview.

Salary:

• £15.00 per hour weekdays, £16.50 per hour weekends
• £146.52 per sleep shift – weekdays, £148.02 per sleep shift – weekends

3 days paid sick leave.

What you\'ll have

Essential

• An NVQ (or equivalent) in care and recent training would be an advantage.
• You will have some experience of caring for people with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• You will have a positive interest in active rehabilitation and a desire to enable this person to reach her full potential.
• You will be female (Due to the occupational nature of the role. This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.)
• You will be a driver with a full UK driving licence and be confident to drive the client’s car.
• You are a person with great communication skills especially with the client, her family and other professionals involved.
• You will have a DBS on the update service or will complete an enhanced DBS if successful. Initial DBS check paid for by us.

Desirable

• You will have experience of managing others and knowledge of organising staff rotas will be required.
• Current training in the following areas: Equality, diversity and inclusion, Health and safety at work, Control of substances hazardous to health, Fire safety awareness, Infection control, Food hygiene, Manual handling, First aid / basic life support including CPR, Safeguarding vulnerable adults, Safeguarding vulnerable children, Conflict management and Lone working.

For more information regarding roles and responsibilities kindly refer to the attached job description.

Support of a dedicated case manager providing supervision, appraisal and professional development opportunities.

Important notices

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking company, recently awarded the title of Case Management company of the year. You will be employed directly by the client; however, WCM oversees all aspects of the client\'s care package on her behalf.

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.