Support Worker - Westcountry CM - Plympton

Active Care Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcountry Case Management Ltd is recruiting a Support Worker to assist a man with a brain injury at his home in the Plympton area. Role includes domestic support, social and leisure outings, and helping him stay independent.

Full UK driving licence is essential; NVQ Level 2 or Diploma in Health and Social Care are required. DBS Enhanced disclosure is required, with DBS Update Service registration preferred. 93 hours over four weeks on a rolling rota.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• DBS enhanced disclosure required; update service registration preferred.
• Commutable to Plympton, Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support and daily living assistance.
• Assist with social and leisure outings to promote independence.
• Support the individual to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Skills

Driving Licence

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Basic IT tools

Job description

Support Worker

Required to work with a man with a brain injury in his own home in the Plympton area. Role will involve domestic support, social & leisure outings, enabling him to be an independent individual. Previous experience, full UK driving licence are essential. You must hold a recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma) Competent IT skills are desirable. 93 hours over four weeks (30hours at sleep in rate) on rolling basis to cover a 24/7 rota. £14.72 per hour weekdays £16.44 per hour weekends 8 hours sleep paid at NLW Bank holidays – double basic rate This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service. 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

This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements. We are a friendly, forward thinking company 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. As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals. 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.