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

Click here to apply for this position

Application deadline: 31/10/2023

Reference ID: SWLUF-092023

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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)

Click here to apply for this position

Application deadline: 12/06/2023

Reference ID: SWJLS-052023

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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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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

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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

 

 

 

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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

 

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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.

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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

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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.

Click here to apply for this position

 

 

 

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Support Worker experienced in acquired brain injury required in the Mayfield area of East Sussex

 

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 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 2 sleep in nights (option for split shifts)

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

Potential for Saturday and Sunday by arrangement

PAY: £17 per hour Monday to Friday day shifts

£120 per sleep in shift 

£19 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

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.

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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; maintain or
  • 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 (applied for by employer if required)
  • 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

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