Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time
Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 yearsPlease note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.We have a great opportunity for a Support Worker* to work with a 50 year old man with a brain injury, in his own home in the Bristol area. Role will involve domestic care, social & leisure outings and medication prompts enabling him to be an independent individual. Previous experience, and full driving licence are essential. Own car desirable.Regular or bank hours offered, on a flexible basis to cover core hours of 11am 5pm.

Purpose

To work as part of a team providing support and care for the client ensuring safety and physical wellbeing. To facilitate the client's independence by adopting the appropriate approach as advised by the case manager.

About the Client

Our client is a male in his 50's who is looking for someone to support him accessing the community and doing things he enjoys, like daytrips, visiting local pubs for lunch, cinema and bowling.
The chosen applicant must be diplomatic, patient and able to deal with some challenging behaviours.
Our client requires prompting and encouragement to take medication, therefore experience in medication administration is desirable. Training will be provided.
Car driver essential.

What you will be working:

Negotiable Regular or bank hours offered, on a flexible basis to cover core hours of 11am to 5pm.

Salary: £16.25 per hour, £0.45 per mile when using own car to transport client.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DUTIES

  • To ensure consistency of approach with the client in accordance with advised approaches to care and any emerging therapy aims.
  • To work as part of a team and communicate appropriately with fellow team members.
  • To follow the service user plan as documented for the client.
  • To ensure opportunity is given to participate in activities as identified by client / others while achieving a balance between work and rest for the client.
  • To assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained.
  • To be aware of any significant changes in the client's health, functioning or behaviour, and inform the case manager and team leader as appropriate.
  • To encourage the client's independence as far as possible.
  • To be aware of the client's vulnerability and take precautions to protect it.
  • To respect confidentiality at all times.
  • To be aware of the client's limitations and strengths.
  • To provide the opportunity for the client to follow therapeutic guidelines.
  • To be trained in all relevant skills to undertake role, as identified by the case manager in liaison with other professionals involved in delivery of support for client.
  • To adhere to guidelines when taking the client out in a vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At the minimum, applicants will be expected to have some experience of caring for people with physical or learning disabilities.
Applicants with an NVQ (or equivalent) in care are preferred.

Recent training in the following areas would be an advantage:

  • Equality and diversity
  • 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
  • Lone working

You will be expected to use information technology such as email, intranet, electronic records etc. Training and support will be provided as necessary and you are expected to maintain your IT skills in order for you to carry out your duties.
A patient, warm, caring, reliable and trustworthy person is needed who can work as part of a team.
Full training, supervision and support will be provided as required.


PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Qualifications (Desirable):

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (essential):

  • Some experience of caring or providing care for clients with physical and communication difficulties.
  • Good understanding of the personal and physical needs of a client with physical and cognitive difficulties.
  • Ability to follow instructions / guidance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (desirable):

  • Experience of learning / cognitive / behavioural support.
  • Competent IT skills.

Personal requirements (essential):

  • Ability to learn and interested in learning new skills.
  • Flexibility.
  • Reliability.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Confidentiality discreet.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to build up rapport with client, family and others.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and within boundaries.
  • Be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
  • To be able to maintain a consistent approach.
  • Able to take and give constructive criticism.
  • Consideration of others and of the family.
  • Non-judgmental.

Other requirements (essential):

  • Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle as they will be required to transport the client.
  • This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, which the employer will obtain and fund on your behalf. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
Interviews may be held via Zoom/Skype/other such teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates MUST HAVE the ability to attend interview via these methods.Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.Westcountry Case Management Ltd01626 770729We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business 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 her 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.

As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals

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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.

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