Support Worker

6 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom MSP Case Management Ltd Full time

**SUPPORT WORKER(S): Reference - MSP/KW0224**
- Term time Fridays 10am to 3pm (non-college day)
- Saturday 10am to 3pm term time only (power wheelchair training, community activities etc)
- One Sunday per month term time only 5 hours (power wheelchair matches)
- 8 floating weekday hours per week for activities all year
- 8 floating weekend hours per week for activities all year

**Area - Leeds/ Roundhay**

**Salary: £15.00 per hour weekdays, £16.00 per hour weekends**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing support team, who support our client within their home and in the community, encouraging independence. Our client has Cerebral Palsy and is 16 years old.

You are expected to have proficient written, communication, problem-solving and care skills. All essential and specific training will be given to help you fulfil your role.

If you do not hold a valid NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) we will enroll you onto The Care Certificate qualification, which we expect you to complete within your first 6 months of employment.

**Your Role**:

- Maintain accurate and detailed handover (daily) records using an electronic app (Log My Care)
- Uphold CQC’s 5 Key Questions at all times: Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-Led and Responsive
- Support the client in all daily tasks and deliver/ support with personal care: including bathing, eating/ feeding/ meal preparation, dressing, grooming, toileting whilst maximising his independence
- Administer/dispense/record administration of medication as prescribed and documented in the Support Plan following training and following the MSPCM policy and procedure.
- Ensuring all client documents are kept up to date in accordance with MSPCM policy and ensuring the prompt and accurate logging of any Accident/Incidents/Near Misses and escalating these to the Case Manager
- Move and handle as recommended in the moving and handling training, as per therapist advice and as per MSPCM policy and procedure.
- Cleaning client’s rooms and any associated equipment
- Enable the client to live as full, active and comfortable life as possible, planning and arranging social and recreational activities within the home and in the local community, motivating and encouraging participation in such, taking into account the client’s health and medical condition ((including facilitating gym access, supporting power wheelchair training and matches, cinema, identifying new activities etc.)
- Reinforce and assist in any therapy programmes, including: behavioural/OT/Physio/SaLT programmes under the guidance of the necessary professionals
- Travelling with, act as driver, or take responsibility for the client when travelling, ensuring that safety is a priority whilst using public transport and when accompanying the client on each outing
- Effectively communicating with the multi-disciplinary team, with the client and their family/friends, and within the care support team. This may involve the highest degree of sensitivity and insight into family dynamics.
- Ensure client confidentiality in record keeping and discussion concerning the client with their dignity, respect and privacy always being maintained
- Undertaking any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the client’s family and Case Manager.

**Person Specification**:

- Being flexible in hours of work to satisfy the client and their family’s needs is **essential**:

- You must have a young outlook, have a sense of humour, enjoy sport (participating and spectating), computer games, keeping fit, going to the cinema etc - you will need to take on the role of buddy, companion, mentor, therapy assistant and be actively invested in the client’s interests and developing independence
- Patience, enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism are **essential** for this position
- Experience working with children with a complex Brain Injury is **desired**:

- UK care experience preferred
- Full U.K. Drivers’ Licence **essential**:

- Non-smokers only

MSP Case Management Ltd. are a CQC registered company, and we uphold a Safer Recruitment Policy to protect both our clients and prospective employees.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Leeds (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MSP/KW0224

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