Support Worker

4 months ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Ben Holden Ltd Full time

We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.

Miss A is expanding her care team now she is leaving full-time education. She lives village on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Flexible hours available with a minimum of 16 hrs per week per post.
- This post is open to female staff only as it involves personal care. Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I)._

**Benefits**:

- £12.35 per hour for weekdays
- £13.48 per hour for weekends
- 2 week employer sick pay
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays
- Pay to attend supervisions and training
- On-site support from the Team Leader
- On-going training
- Access to the Ben Holden Ltd employee assistance programme
- Access to staff discount scheme via Ben Holden Ltd

Job Summary:

- Miss A is increasing her support team as she leaves full time education and develops a new meaningful weekly routine. _The role is within a small friendly established team who provide flexible _weekday support_ with some evening activities. The role will based in the community and in Miss A’s adapted home which she shares with her mum and pet dogs.

Miss A is an outgoing and determined person with a wicked sense of humour who has cerebral palsy. She is very skilled in using her electric wheelchair to get around independently, and she also has a Motability vehicle driven by her support team. Applicants must be able to drive.

Miss A requires support with her personal care needs, including transfers using equipment.

**The Roles and Responsibilities of the job**:
As above Miss A shares her home with her mum and therefore sensitivity to the family home environment is crucial.

Shifts will be organised between Monday to Friday each week, although there is the possibility that some support may be required on a Sunday morning.

Staff will generally begin shifts at 0800 hrs on weekdays so that Miss A will have consistency. The shifts will usually be for 8 hours daily, however this may vary depending on any evening activities.

There may also be opportunities to support Miss A on short break holidays although this will not be essential.
- All personal care including washing, dressing, skin, teeth, nail and hair care.
- Assisting with her mobility, including assisting her to transfer using hoisting/stand aid equipment - all training will be provided.
- Encourage active participation in all areas of household management including housework, laundry, and meal planning, shopping and meal preparation.
- Encouragement and assistance with therapy regimes.
- Promoting purposeful, structured time both at home and in the community as well as supporting her with her leisure and social activities.
- Transporting client in her own vehicle and provide some support with mobility needs within the home.
- Accompanying Miss to medical or other appointments if needed, although mum usually supports these.
- Assisting/supporting with medication administration if necessary as required.
- Support Miss A to maintain contact with other member of her family and facilitate visits.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: £12.35-£13.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CW002

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