Female Support Worker

Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, 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 to join an existing team of carers looking after a fun-loving lady who has cerebral palsy.

We are looking to recruit a patient, warm, caring and reliable *Female Support Worker to work with our client is a 39-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. Support workers will assist the client to access community activities and complete therapy programmes under the direction of therapists.

• Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Hours currently available- please see below

Ideally these will be split between 2 people.

• Monday 7.45 13.00
• Monday 12.45 -20.15
• Friday 7.45 13.00
• Alternate Saturday 12.45 20.15
• Alternate Saturday night
• Sunday 7.45 13.00
  
• Sundays 12.45 20.15

Hours negotiated at interview.

What you will be doing:

• Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
• Liaise with and support the family as required
• Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained
• Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
• Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Providing distance administration support to progress any ongoing input, Not limited to, contacting third parties, arranging appointments, following up on outstanding actions/tasks
• Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

A full job description is at the bottom of this advert.

What you will 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.

Westcountry Case Management 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.

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.