Female Support Worker

**Personal Support Worker**

Are you a caring and empathetic individual passionate about making a positive impact on others' lives? We are seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to support a young woman with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, lymphedema, and occasionally struggles with depression and anxiety. This role provides an opportunity to not only assist with daily care needs but also contribute to her emotional well-being through genuine companionship and understanding.

Working in care is more than just a job; it's an exceptional opportunity to positively impact someone else's journey. Care workers, committed to a person-centred approach, possess the ability to enhance lives through compassion, dedication, and a consistent presence for those who need it most. Each day, they contribute to maintaining an outstanding quality of care, ensuring that individual needs are not just met but surpassed. Whether it's providing comfort during vulnerable moments or delivering essential support, care workers, through their daily actions, encapsulate the essence of creating a positive influence, aligning with the highest standards recognized by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Continuous Care**: Provide unwavering 24/7 support, ensuring the client's needs are met during overnights and weekends.
- **Driving Assistance**: Skilfully operate a manual minibus with wheelchair access for transportation.
- **Companionship**: Foster a positive environment by offering emotional support and understanding.
- **Community Connection**: Facilitate access to the community for enjoyable activities that promote mental well-being.
- **Diverse Recreational Activities**: Facilitate engagement in a variety of activities, including accessible sports like football or cycling, swimming, visiting new places or attending the theatre.
- **Mental Health Support**: Be attuned to the client's needs, offering support during times of depression and anxiety.
- **Personal Care**: Provide thoughtful assistance with personal care routines, including hair washing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
- **Mealtime Support**: Collaborate in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
- **Medication Assistance**: Administer prescribed medication with care and attention.
- **Mobility Support**: Help with mobility challenges, including wheelchair use and hoisting.

**Requirements**:

- Valid driver's license with proficiency in driving a manual minibus with wheelchair access.
- Previous experience in providing compassionate care, with a focus on mental health support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to engage in accessible sports and activities for mental and physical well-being.

**Benefits/Package**
- Industry and bespoke training plan - tailored to meet the needs of the individuals you support
- Career development and ongoing training opportunities
- Full support and supervision
- Mileage reimbursement - increased recently to support the recent fuel price increases
- Flexible work patterns
- Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an individual’s life
- Working for an outstanding CQC rated provider

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).

**Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?**

**Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.