Support Worker

Our Client ’A’ is a 14 year old boy who is a fun loving, adventurous, loves to laugh and have fun, so candidates will need a great sense of humour and the ability to think on their feet and be spontaneous with ideas and opportunities to engage him as he has a curious and inquisitive nature.

In his own words here is some information you should know about him

“I am fun and energetic. I love going to the theatre and listening to music. I have completed a DJing course, and I am about to start more lessons. My favourite genre to mix is pop music, but my favourite genre to listen to is tracks from musicals. My other interests include media, computers, food, and theme parks. In the future I would like to be a primary school teacher and I often practice this at home. I am also starting a mentoring course to help me towards this goal.

My brother has just left to go to university, so it is just me and my mum in the house (and our animals). I would like to go out and do more social activities, so if you could help me with that by looking for exciting events and opportunities that would be great. I also like to go out for food, and I like to pick the restaurant, so it would be good to have someone to go with. I would like a Support Worker that is creative, matches my energy, and has some of the same interests as me or would like to learn more about my interests.

I already have two Support Workers and I am looking for someone else to join the team! To start with you would be working with one of my existing Support Workers. My Support Workers could train you up on my likes and dislikes. It is important to me that I get to meet you before you take the job, to make sure that we get on.”

"A" has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and as you will be working in his home where he resides with his family it is important that the candidate be adaptable and have a positive attitude and be a good team player to ensure that he has the best opportunities afforded to him.

A Support Worker is required to assist on a full time basis. There is established MDT in place who would offer the necessary training and support to the team to ensure “A” has consistency and to maximise his rehabilitation opportunities.

Rate of pay will be £14.00 per hour on weekdays and £15.00 per hour at weekends, weekday sleeping shifts will be paid at £85.00 per shift, and weekend sleeping shifts will be paid at £95.00 per shift.

A private case manager is involved, working alongside the client and family. A full induction training programme will be organised in order to familiarise the successful candidate with our client’s needs and complete training on his therapy programme.

Key Responsibilities

· To promote a healthy and well-balanced diet

· To promote the client’s wellbeing and happiness.

· To encourage our client with his education

· To provide assistance with all aspects of the client’s ongoing rehabilitation under the supervision of treating doctors and therapists.

· To maintain a safe environment for the client, in the home and in all community-based activities (subject to completion of risk assessment training).

· To follow the support programme agreed with the case manager, therapists and the client.

· To assist the client with any domestic chores and promote a clean and healthy environment.

· To advise the family, or where appropriate the case manager of any concerns regarding the client’s physical and psychological health.

· To use initiative when unforeseen events occur, and the family / case manager are not directly available to provide guidance.

· To work as an individual responsible to the case manager and to ensure good communication, flexibility, and a consistent approach to care.

· To attend Support Worker meetings and training sessions as requested.

· To make a daily report following each duty regarding the client’s welfare.

· To liaise with the case manager for annual leave requests and alert the case manager of sickness that will prevent them working, in order that cover can be organised.

· To report to the case manager regarding general progress and any incidents that may raise concern

· To respect the privacy of the client. All matters relating to the client’s situation and family are to be treated as confidential and are not to be disclosed to a third party.

Qualifications & Experience

· A full clean driving license is essential for this post.

· You should have a diploma in Health and Social Care level 2/NVQ or equivalent.

· The successful candidate will require 2 references and a full enhanced DBS check will be completed following acceptance of this position.

· Previous experience of working is a support environment is preferred, however it is vital that the right candidate be a good fit with the family and have a positive and fun loving personality.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Support worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person