Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

NHS; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Complex Care Support Worker to provide tailored support for a young man with specialized needs. The role involves delivering personalized care, assisting with daily activities, administering medication, and promoting independence both at home and in the community. Candidates should be compassionate, flexible, and possess a valid UK driver's license.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Paid DBS check

Comprehensive training program

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles, preferably in a family setting.
• Knowledge of relevant conditions or willingness to learn.
• Energetic, empathetic, and upbeat personality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and support to the client.
• Assist with daily activities like hygiene, mobility, and meals.
• Administer medication and monitor health.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic nature

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in similar roles

Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Dysphagia, and Epilepsy or willingness to learn

Job description

This is a rewarding role as a Complex Care Support Worker for a young man with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Epilepsy, and Dysphagia. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to help him lead a fulfilling life and achieve his personal goals, both within a family home and in community settings.

Main duties of the job

The Complex Care Support Worker will deliver personalized care and support, assist with daily living activities, administer medication, provide emotional support, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members. The role requires flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts, and a UK driving license is essential for the day shifts.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a national provider of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. They are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and registered with CIW in Wales.

Job responsibilities

Complex Care Support Worker

Location: Bedford

Hours: 12-hour day shifts and night shifts available.

Pay: £15.80 per hour weekdays, £16.80 per hour night shifts & Saturday day shift, £17.80 per hour Sunday day shift.

Additional hours are available for 2:1 support, including community outings.

We seek a compassionate, dedicated, adaptable, and reliable support worker to provide tailored support to a young man with complex needs.

This role involves offering flexible support, promoting independence, and ensuring his physical and emotional wellbeing both at home and in the community.

Due to role responsibilities, a full UK driving license is required for day shifts.

About the Client:

The client is a 20-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Epilepsy, and Dysphagia, wheelchair-dependent. He values independence and makes his own choices with respectful encouragement, but needs guided support for safety and focus on his goals. He is currently attending a specialist education college, planning to return home in June/July, and will start a local further education college in September.

He likes cats, trains, buses, cinema, music, church, Olympics, and balloons. He has two cats at home, so team members should be comfortable with animals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care and support
• Assist with daily activities like hygiene, mobility, and meals
• Administer medication and monitor health
• Support community outings on a 2:1 ratio
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain accurate care records and report changes
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family

Requirements:

• Experience in similar roles, preferably in a family setting
• Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Dysphagia, Epilepsy, or willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, empathetic, and upbeat personality
• Awareness of wheelchair-accessible routes and transport
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility for scheduled hours
• Valid UK driver’s license

Benefits:

• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Paid DBS check
• Comprehensive training program
• Blue Light Card eligibility

#Libertatem

Libertatem Healthcare Group provides high-quality care for clients with personal injuries or medical negligence, operating nationally. Rated OUTSTANDING by the CQC and registered with CIW in Wales.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles, knowledge of relevant conditions, or willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills, empathetic nature, and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.