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Support Worker CP – Thatcham, Berkshire RG18

Our client, a young adult, is looking for support workers to join his team based in Newbury. We look forward to hearing from you if you enjoy sports, music, like to cook and don’t mind accompanying him on holiday both in the UK and abroad. If you would like to support this young man with cerebral palsy who has some great goals, we look forward to hearing from you.

MAIN SCOPE OF THE JOB:

We are looking for a dedicated support worker/PA with a genuine caring profile and good sense of humour with the ability to learn and implement prescribed therapy to support our adult client. Our client is very active and socialises frequently with friends. He regularly attends the gym, swimming, football and enjoys music events. You will be required to work alongside our client in a facilitative role, enabling his integration into the community, managing and supporting aspects of his daily life in accessing local facilities for social integration and therapy rehabilitation.

HOURS:

Working days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday – shifts based on one 24-hour shift on, one off

Working hours: combination of day shifts and sleep in shifts totalling a maximum 48 hours per week

Flexibility: to cover for shifts for other staff when they are off

PAY:

£17 per hour Monday to Friday day shifts

£19 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

£25.00 per hour Bank Holidays

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the client with daily activities in line with their care support plan, whilst helping them to develop and maintain skills to promote their independence and be an active participant in their community
To establish a professional and caring working relationship with the client, listen to and respect their views, decisions and choices and facilitate them to participate in activities that improve their quality of life
To facilitate the client in building and maintaining healthy relationships
To communicate effectively and professionally with the client and all people involved in their wider circle, including family, friends, professionals and advocates
To work as a member of the client’s support team, working with them and other colleagues to ensure he receives the best possible care
To follow the recommendations of the therapy team and promote engagement by the client
To engage actively with other people involved in supporting the client and participate in the planning of care and rehabilitation support measures, routines, activities and compensatory strategies
To work closely with other professionals during and after therapy sessions to help maximise the client’s therapeutic outcomes
To administer medication in accordance with professional and local guidelines
To provide personal care for the client as and when required
To accompany and support the client to attend appointments or other activities outside the home such as medical appointments and therapies
To provide company to the client at home and in the community
To support the client to actively participate in a busy social calendar, including sporting activities such as gym, swimming, cycling, football and socialising at leisure events such as music events
To accompany the client on travel within the UK and abroad if the client were to holiday overseas.

GENERAL:

To assist with general housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep of the client’s home environment to include laundry, cleaning and shopping
To be able to prepare, cook and serve meals to a good standard
To maintain clear and accurate records of the client’s care and progress, in accordance with record keeping guidelines

To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Requirements:

Enhanced DBS Certificate – adult workforce (applications can be made through the client if required)
Full clean UK drivers’ licence
Punctuality, committed and dependable

A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour
Ability to apply common sense
A strong personality to compliment the client’s needs
Willing to attend gym, swimming and other sporting sessions/events
Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

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Application deadline: 23/08/2024

Reference ID: JU24KD

11th July 2024

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Support Worker – Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy – Littleborough, OL15

MAIN SCOPE OF THE JOB:

We are looking for a dedicated support worker with a genuine caring profile and good sense of humour with the ability to learn and implement prescribed therapy to support our young adult client who has cerebral palsy and epilpesy. He lives in his own home and requires 2:1 support with his personal care needs, social integration with his peers, community care and rehabilitation, and participating in tasks of daily living as much as he possibly can.

He is a sociable young man, is non-verbal, with a keen sense of humour, and likes to go out in the community. He is a wheelchair user and has an adapted mobility car – as such driving is essential.

You will work flexibly to support our client in managing aspects of his daily life, both at home and in the community to enhance his quality of life. Working in accordance with his therapists and care support plan, the role is focussed on maximising our client’s independence and wellbeing by meeting his care, support and rehabilitation needs; creating a stimulating environment whilst ensuring his safety and minimising risks; providing companionship and encouragement to help him achieve his goals.

HOURS:

Working days: Monday to Sunday – 7am to 7pm (option for split shifts is negotiable).

Working hours: combination of day shifts and sleep in shifts

PAY:

£11.58 per hour Monday to Friday day shifts

£13.32 per hour Saturday and Sunday day shifts

£23.18 per hour Bank Holiday day shifts

Sleep in shift calculated as £56.56 plus 5 hours at the day rate (weekday/weekend)

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experience of working with people with a brain injury
Experience in carrying out occupational therapy/physiotherapy programmes
Excellent communication skills and the ability read non-verbal cues; great sense of humour
Experience of administering medication (training provided if necessary)
To use specialist equipment, including wheelchairs, hoists and mobility equipment
To have knowledge and an understanding of peg-feeding equipment.Full training will be provided where necessary for the right person
Team player with flexibility in approach to care
Hold a full, clean driver’s licence

GENERAL:

To work with our client in his own home and in the community
To assist in all aspects of personal care
To provide support within the guidelines of his OT/PT and care support plan
To provide assistance, motivation, support and encouragement to aim towards a more independent lifestyle
To motivate and encourage participation in a variety of domestic, leisure, education and work pursuits
To travel with and act as a driver for our client, accompanying him on community activities
To monitor and support agreed rehabilitation techniques and strategies
To motivate and encourage us to complete domestic activities to a standard acceptable to our client
To help meet our client’s emotional needs
To undertake training and supervision as arranged by the Employer
To liaise closely with other professionals/therapists as directed by the Employer
To participate in regular reviews as directed by the Employer
To ensure and maintain client confidentiality and diplomacy in record-keeping and discussions concerning our client
In an emergency, stand in for other members of staff if the client would otherwise be at risk or suffer harm
To ensure the client’s living area, personal possessions and kept clean, neat and tidy
Any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment which the Employer may require from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Requirements:

Enhanced DBS Certificate – adult workforce (applied for by employer if required)
3 years’ driving experience and must be 26 years of age or above for car insurance purposes
Able to drive automatic vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
Full clean UK drivers’ licence
The driver’s license must not have drink/driving endorsements
Good level of spoken English
Punctual, committed and dependable
A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour
Ability to apply common sense
A strong personality to compliment the client’s needs
Satisfactory references
Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

Job Types: Part-time, Bank

Salary: £11.58-£23.18 per hour

Day range:

Monday to Friday
Weekends

Shifts:

12 hour shifts
Day shift
Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Must be able to reliably commute to OL15

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Application deadline: 31/10/2023

Reference ID: SWLUF-092023

26th September 2023

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Support Worker – Acquired Brain Injury – East Sussex TN20

MAIN SCOPE OF THE JOB:

We are looking for a dedicated support worker with a genuine caring profile and good sense of humour with the ability to learn and implement prescribed therapy to support our adult client who has an acquired brain injury. You will be required to work alongside our client in East Sussex in a facilitative role, enabling his integration into the community, supporting his day-to-day needs and sourcing suitable local facilities for social integration and therapy rehabilitation.

HOURS:

Working days: Monday to Sunday – shifts based on 3 days and 1 sleep in night (option for split shifts is negotiable).

Working hours: combination of day shifts and sleep in shifts totalling a maximum 48 hours per week

PAY:

£17 per hour Monday to Friday day shifts

£19 per hour Saturday and Sunday day shifts

Sleep in shift calculated as £80 plus 4 hours at the day rate (weekday/weekend)

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To follow the care plans and risk assessments and be involved in the development of the overall support plan.
To work on a physiotherapy programme under the supervision and guidance of the neuro physiotherapist to implement taught strategies to increase functioning and manage memory, cognitive problems and behaviours.
To work on occupational therapist’s programme to increase both physical and psychological functional ability.
To work on Speech/communication under the supervision of a speech therapist to encourage confidence in all communications.
Generally, to work on an active programme of support to include a range of activities, supporting recommendations made by the treating therapists.
To support our client to access a range of meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.
To support our client and maintain role within the family.
Escort to therapy sessions and for outings using the family’s automatic vehicle.
To accompany our client and his family on holidays (by arrangement).
To maintain communication with the therapists, case manager, the client’s family and other support team members.
Participate in meetings called by the therapists, case manager or the client’s family.
Respect the need for confidentiality on occasions when the client or his family speak/communicate on matters of a private and personal nature.
Enable the client to make choices and decision wherever possible.
As a professional member of the staff team, support colleagues where necessary.

GENERAL:

To help keep the client’s room clean and tidy; complete laundry.
Support personal care needs, including oral hygiene, and ensure he is always well presented and cleanly dressed;
Provide support when eating and drinking
Prepare meals and drinks as required
Ensure that all duties are carried out to a high standard and that the welfare of the client is paramount at all times
To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Requirements:

Enhanced DBS Certificate – adult workforce and child (applied for by employer if required)
Experience working with clients with acquired brain injuries.
3 years’ driving experience and must be 26 years of age or above for car insurance purposes
Able to drive automatic vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
Full clean UK drivers’ licence
The driver’s license must not have drink/driving endorsements
Good level of spoken English
Punctual, committed and dependable
A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour
Ability to apply common sense
A strong personality to compliment the client’s needs
Willing to attend gym and swimming sessions
Satisfactory references
Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £17.00-£19.00 per hour

Day range:

Every weekend
Monday to Friday

Shifts:

12 hour shifts
Day shift
Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Must be able to reliably commute to TN20

Experience:

Acquired Brain Injury: minimum 3 years (required)
Driving: minimum 3 years (required)

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Application deadline: 12/06/2023

Reference ID: SWJLS-052023

15th May 2023

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CLOSED – Team Leader – Support Worker – East Sussex – TN20

Team Leader – Support Worker – East Sussex – TN20

48 hour weekly contract, with the option to work additional shifts

£19.00 – £23.00 per hour

Embrace HR are working on behalf of their client to find a Team Leader.

Our client is a lovely gentleman with an acquired brain injury, who lives with his wife and eleven-year-old daughter. The family are very close and enjoys spending time together.

Our client enjoys woodwork, arts and crafts, social outings, and watching movies at the cinema. He has a great sense of humour, and enjoys interacting with his support team.

To thrive in this role, you will have a good sense of humour, an excellent work ethic, and the ability to maximise someone’s potential and enhance their quality of life within their home environment.

You will possess good organisational and communication skills, empathy, flexibility and enthusiasm, with the ability to use your initiative and creativity. You will be confident, reliable and caring. Undertaking domestic tasks, such as cleaning and tidying at the end of the shift, is vital.

Your duties will include co-ordinating the team by organising the rota, supervising staff, monitoring the quality of care provided and liaising with the multidisciplinary team. You will provide care for our client within the family home and during trips out into the community. You will work towards a client-centred approach to improve and promote our client’s quality of life by following the agreed therapy and care plans.

Additional paid for administration work is required outside of your shifts, which is coordinated by the case manager (uup to 10 hours per month paid for at the weekday hourly rate).

You will work a 24 hour shift on Sunday (day shift is 8am-8pm and sleep in 8pm to 8am), Tuesday day shift and Thursday day shift. All shifts are 12 hours; 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am.

Are you the right person for us?

You must hold a full, clean driving licence and be an experienced driver
You must have the skills and experience gained from working with people with disabilities
It would be best if you had a calm, warm and friendly disposition with a good sense of humour
Although regular shifts will be agreed, the employer holds the right to change shifts at any time to suit our client’s needs; therefore flexibility is vital
Good computer skills

Your role will include, but not be limited to

Managing the support team, organising rotas, supervision and monitoring performance,

ensuring that the highest quality of care is provided

Identifying areas for training [this is a new bullet point]

Liaising with the family and multidisciplinary team and facilitating good communication across the teams
Providing support and care for our client in partnership with his family. Specific tasks include: providing assistance with all levels of personal care, skin care and mouth care, administering medications, cooking diabetic friendly meals, and driving the client to community outings and appointments
Supporting our client with his communication needs and methods that he uses
Ensuring all staff undertake tasks and activities in line with the care plan and the appropriate

process and procedure

Supporting our client in maximising his independence in all activities of daily living
Monitoring the client’s health and report any changes in condition to the case

manager

The daily care records to be completed online in a timely manner
You will need to have the flexibility to accompany our client and his family on holiday

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3rd March 2023

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CLOSED: Female Support Worker – Ware, SG11

Female* Support Worker | Ware, Hertfordshire | Full Time Position

£13.00 – £15.00 per hour dependent on the shift worked and your experience

Embrace HR are working on behalf of their client to find an enthusiastic and committed Support Worker to join a small care team, who can be flexible in their availability of shifts worked.

Our client is a young adult with cerebral palsy resulting in a need for care and support for everyday activities. She lives at home with her family and requires support with her personal care, food preparation and feeding, as well as the preparation and administering of medication.

You will work flexibly to support her and her family to manage aspects of her daily life, both at home and in the community, to enhance her quality of life, and at all times to ensure her physical, psychological and social well-being.

Caregivers are also asked to support our client in accessing the community around her so she can live a fulfilled and varied life including attending local day activities such as gardening, music and art clubs, going to festivals, concerts and to the theatre, socialising with family and friends, taking her dog for a walk, shopping and attending social events such as the cinema or the pub as well as attending hospital and physio appointments.

You will be expected to work flexible day shifts, evening and weekends. At present, there is no need for night care every night during the week, although there may be a need to provide support overnight when accompanying our client on holiday, at weekends and when either parent is away from home. The need for night care is reviewed on a regular basis and caregivers are expected to be available for night shifts when required.

You will learn how our client communicates via her symbol book, eye gaze technology and eye pointing. You will build a good rapport at an age-appropriate level with her to build a meaningful, close and positive working relationship built on trust and respect that ultimately leads to a two-way friendship.

Are you the right person for us?

Preferred experience in care and support of people with a disability however training will be provided for the right person
Computer literate and able to be contactable by email
Experience working in the community
Excellent communication skills
A great sense of humour
Flexibility in approach to care
Ability to act on own initiative
Ability to maintain clear concise written records
Clean driving licence

Your role will include, but not be limited to

Assist our client in all her day-to-day tasks including helping with her personal care
Assist in the bathroom by administering suppositories to aid toileting, cleaning and

applying ointment to her coccyx to maintain the integrity of her skin and changing

incontinence pads

The giving of milk feeds, fluids and the preparing of and the administering of medication throughout the day via her Mic-Key button and the maintenance of her Mic-Key button site plus the occasional use of her suction machine if required
Via a ceiling or manual hoist you will manoeuvre her in and out of her wheelchair whenever required
Support our client in accessing the community around her so she can live a fulfilled and varied life including attending local day activities such as gardening, music and art clubs, going to festivals, concerts and to the theatre, socialising with family and friends, taking her dog for a walk, shopping and attending social events such as the cinema or the pub as well as attending hospital and physio appointments
Assist her where necessary when she is communicating with people who are unknown to her and who are not experienced with AAC
Fulfil domestic duties as required
You will be asked to drive or share driving, depending on a clean driving licence and age

Schedule and shifts available:

Day time:

09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday

10:00 – 16:00 Saturdays

12 noon – 20:00 Sundays

Evenings:

16:00 – 20:00 Weekdays

16:00 – midnight Friday/Saturday

This is a village location without direct public transport links. Car driver essential.

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.

This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS (Adult Workforce). A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

*The Employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

If you are ready to start your career with our client, then CLICK HERE TO APPLY, quoting Job Ref SYP

9th February 2023

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CLOSED: Support Worker / Carer – Gloucester

We are recruiting for our client who has cerebral palsy and complex care needs – born in 2009. He confidently drives his wheelchair independently and proficiently. He enjoys an active lifestyle socialising, adapted sport, swimming, the theatre and just being out and about. He uses electronic communication, and gesture with signs. A support worker is required to assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care and to provide him with social and leisure opportunities in the Gloucester area.

HOURS:

Weekend days: 8am – 5pm or 9am – 7pm (up to 6 hours per 4-week period)

School holiday days: 9am – 6pm (up to 4 hours per week)

RATES OF PAY:

£12 – £13.50 per hour dependant on experience

Sleeping night on occasional basis NMW/NLW

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a support worker, you will assist with our client’s physical and personal needs, including personal hygiene, teeth cleaning, bathing, and dressing/undressing. Assisting him to eat and drink – including the use of his PEG which is generally only used for water and medication
To promote our clients learning and independence both in his home and community
To provide support to enable him to access and participate in social and leisure activities. This may be through providing physical assistance, verbal encouragement and/or instruction, using moving and handling equipment etc.
To be proactive in relation to supporting our client’s communication and in making his wishes understood
In liaison with therapists, the support worker will assist integrating therapeutic activities into our client’s day
Work cooperatively with our client’s parents, the senior support worker, therapists and the case manager, to offer him the best opportunity to fulfil his potential.
Use your own initiative when implementing advice or recommendations from therapists
Provide domestic assistance when needed to ensure that our client maintains a healthy, clean and safe environment, including the cleaning of his equipment
Support our client and his parents with all aspects of care, both within the family home and in the wider community of the Gloucester area

Click here to apply for this position,quoting Job Ref CK

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

A Moving and Handling Management Plan designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries may require you to bend, kneel, squat or lunge to ensure good posture during handling tasks
Aptitude and desire to work with children and young people
Reliable, trustworthy, a clear communicator and have a good sense of humour
Have a proactive encouraging approach to include developing an appropriate range of activities
Willing to participate in a variety of outdoor activities and be water confident
Basic understanding of the principles of rehabilitation
Demonstrate the ability to carry out/the ability and willingness to learn new skills, to include the use of a standing transfer aid, hoist, PEG management and carrying out therapy programmes
Able to maintain effective working relationships
Responsibility for personal conduct and an ability to work alone, unsupervised and on own initiative when necessary. Well organised and an ability to remain calm and cope in difficult or emergency situations.
Good written skills and the ability to keep adequate written records of care given and own hours worked
Able to practice as a competent support worker and provide evidence to demonstrate this. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect our client and their family’s need for privacy.
Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of his parents
Full clean driving license and able/confident to drive the clients large, adapted vehicle for work purposes
Flexibility to help with our client’s sibling and general running of the household as and when the need arises
Be happy to work within a home where there is a family dog

Desirable

Experience of complex care, working with children/adults with special needs (this is preferred but enthusiasm, patience and willingness to learn is essential)
Qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities and complex needs
Experience of carrying out therapy programmes
Previous experience of hoisting and using specialist equipment for people with a disability
Basic knowledge of therapies, such as hydrotherapy, Bobath and sensory integration
Experience of carrying out physiotherapy and/or multi-sensory programmes
Experience using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and other specialist IT technology
Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of our client

COVID-19 considerations:

Initial telephone screening interviews
Vaccinations are preferable
Government guidelines relating to COVID-19 apply

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required. This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Click here to apply for this position, quoting Job Ref CK

4th February 2023

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CLOSED: Support Worker – Croydon CR3

Support Worker required in the Croydon, CR3 area

Permanent, part-time – £15-16 per hour

Our client

We are looking for a number of Support Workers who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked.

Our client is a 16-year-old boy who has Bilateral Cerebral Palsy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). He lives at home with his mother, twin brother and younger sister and requires 2:1 support with his personal care needs, food preparation and feeding, social integration with his peers, community care and rehabilitation, and participating in tasks of daily living as much as he possibly can.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. He requires a high level of care both during the day and night.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. He enjoys spending time with his siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activity’s integral to family life. Ongoing training and support will be given.

Are you the right person for us?

Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of the parents.
Happy to learn new things, (training will be given)
Patient and tolerant
Proactive with an encouraging approach
Responsible and able to work under own initiative.
Cheerful, caring with a positive attitude
Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
Confident with moving and handling
Hold a clean UK drivers’ license
Flexible – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team

Experience

Experience in caring for children/young people with cerebral palsy is an advantage; administration of medication, follow through on therapy, keep accurate records. Enthusiasm, patience, common sense and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role as well as the ability to work alone.

Shifts available

Flexibility to work shifts with a mix of afternoons, nights & seasonal cover is required. There are a variety of shifts available, hours to be mutually agreed (between 20-30 hours per week). If you are available for any of the shifts mentioned below, we’d love to talk with you.

Desired shifts

Term time

Monday-Friday 4pm – 8pm (10pm)

Weekends 8am – 8pm

Overnight – ad-hoc

Nice to have – shift cover for two hours each morning to help get ready for school

School holidays

Monday-Sunday 8am – 8pm

Overnight – ad-hoc

Salary

£15 – £16 per hour – Weekdays

£18 – £19 per hour – Weekends & nights

If you are interested in this role, please click here to apply, quoting Job Ref AMO

This role would suit an Occupational Therapist trainee

We actively encourage male applicants to apply for this role*

*Please note the employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

COVID-19 considerations

Initial telephone screening interviews
Vaccinations are preferable
Government guidelines relating to COVID-19 apply

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.

This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Click here to apply for this position, quoting Job Ref AMO

1st February 2023

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CLOSED: Support Worker Burgess Hill, RH15

A super boy needs a super Support Worker

We have a rewarding opportunity for a committed Support Worker to join a small care team providing support on alternate weekends and also covering holidays and sickness absence (weekdays) after school and into the early evenings during term time.

Weekend hours are Saturday from 8am – 1pm (or potentially the whole day) and Sundays flexible hours dependant on family commitments, to be worked on alternate weekends.

Our client is a friendly, bright, motivated and sociable 12-year-old boy who enjoys playing games, sports and attending clubs and activities in the local area. He attends secondary school, at times needs help with homework, including scribing and organisation skills. A multi-disciplinary team is involved, and part of the role will be assisting with therapy, such as going to the gym and social activities.

He has a keen sense of humour and enjoys the company of his friends and family. He has cerebral palsy with good functional abilities and is independent with most activities of daily living, and he communicates well.

Click here to apply for this position

You will need to be able to provide a high quality of support, you should:

be physically fit to support our client’s mobility and to enable him to participate in his various activities such as football, swimming etc.
be a clear communicator, with well-defined instructions
enjoy supporting others and be considerate, good-natured with a genuine interest in his holistic development
have a willingness to be involved in all aspects of his life, including play and communication
happy with all elements of personal care bottom wiping. Assisting with washing hair etc and encouraging him with personal care, helping with teeth brushing. Cleaning up accidents etc.
be able to give him space when he wants to hang out with friends and respect his privacy.
be able to play sports with him, carry school bags and transfer a wheelchair from his vehicle.
most importantly, you will support the whole family to enhance their quality of life
have a driving licence and vehicle with business car insurance required. The family have a van, which you may be required to drive on occasion.
have experience of working with the relevant age group
be happy to carry out basic housework, cleaning, laundry, washing up, assisting with basic cooking and content to help him cook too.
have a willingness to learn

May suit a trainee nurse or OT/Physio or personal trainer.

Part-time hours

Minimum of 8am to 12pm on Saturdays with flexibility to stay longer if required depending on the family’s schedule.

Sundays with flexibility depending on the family’s schedule.

Salary

£15.00 – £17.00 per hour dependent on the shift worked and your experience.

If you are interested in this role, please click here to apply.

Benefits

On-site parking

Schedule

Weekends Saturday & Sunday
Potential for weekday shifts
Overtime

Experience

Care Workers: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Drivers Licence, and a car (required)
DBS, Child Workforce (required)

Work remotely?

No

COVID-19 considerations

Initial telephone screening interviews
Vaccinations are preferable
Government guidelines relating to COVID-19 apply

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required. This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Ref: 2023.03/lorl

Click here to apply for this position

1st February 2023

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CLOSED: Support Worker / Carer – Gloucester

Support Worker experienced in complex care required in the Gloucester area

The role involves providing complex care and support to our client who was born in 2009 and has cerebral palsy. He drives his wheelchair independently and proficiently. He enjoys an active lifestyle socialising, adapted sport, swimming, the theatre and just being out and about. He uses electronic communication, and gesture/signs. A support worker is required to assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care and to provide him with social and leisure opportunities in the Gloucester area.

HOURS:

Weekend days: 8am – 5pm or 9am – 7pm (up to 6 hours per 4-week period)

School holiday days: 9am – 6pm (up to 4 hours per week)

RATES OF PAY:

£12 – £13.50 per hour dependant on experience

Sleeping night on occasional basis NMW/NLW

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a support worker, you will assist with our client’s physical and personal needs, including personal hygiene, teeth cleaning, bathing, and dressing/undressing. Assisting him to eat and drink – including the use of his PEG which is generally only used for water and medication
To promote our clients learning and independence both in his home and community
To provide support to enable him to access and participate in social and leisure activities. This may be through providing physical assistance, verbal encouragement and/or instruction, using moving and handling equipment etc.
To be proactive in relation to supporting our client’s communication and in making his wishes understood
In liaison with therapists, the support worker will assist integrating therapeutic activities into our client’s day
Work cooperatively with our client’s parents, the senior support worker, therapists and the case manager, to offer him the best opportunity to fulfil his potential.
Use your own initiative when implementing advice or recommendations from therapists
Provide domestic assistance when needed to ensure that our client maintains a healthy, clean and safe environment, including the cleaning of his equipment
Support our client and his parents with all aspects of care, both within the family home and in the wider community of the Gloucester area

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

A Moving and Handling Management Plan designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries may require you to bend, kneel, squat or lunge to ensure good posture during handling tasks
Aptitude and desire to work with children and young people
Reliable, trustworthy, a clear communicator and have a good sense of humour
Have a proactive encouraging approach to include developing an appropriate range of activities
Willing to participate in a variety of outdoor activities and be water confident
Basic understanding of the principles of rehabilitation
Demonstrate the ability to carry out/the ability and willingness to learn new skills, to include the use of a standing transfer aid, hoist, PEG management and carrying out therapy programmes
Able to maintain effective working relationships
Responsibility for personal conduct and an ability to work alone, unsupervised and on own initiative when necessary. Well organised and an ability to remain calm and cope in difficult or emergency situations.
Good written skills and the ability to keep adequate written records of care given and own hours worked
Able to practice as a competent support worker and provide evidence to demonstrate this. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect our client and their family’s need for privacy.
Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of his parents
Full clean driving license and able/confident to drive the clients large, adapted vehicle for work purposes
Flexibility to help with our client’s sibling and general running of the household as and when the need arises
Be happy to work within a home where there is a family dog

Desirable

Experience of complex care, working with children/adults with special needs (this is preferred but enthusiasm, patience and willingness to learn is essential)
Qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities and complex needs
Experience of carrying out therapy programmes
Previous experience of hoisting and using specialist equipment for people with a disability
Basic knowledge of therapies, such as hydrotherapy, Bobath and sensory integration
Experience of carrying out physiotherapy and/or multi-sensory programmes
Experience using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and other specialist IT technology
Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of our client

COVID-19 considerations:

Initial telephone screening interviews
Vaccinations are preferable
Government guidelines relating to COVID-19 apply

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required. This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

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