Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join Libertatem Healthcare Group in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The successful candidate will be part of a team delivering 24/7 care to a young, active, and fun-loving client with cerebral palsy, providing a range of support including daily living activities, medication administration, and emotional support. Main duties of the job The Cerebral Palsy Support Worker will be responsible for engaging with the client's personalized routines, completing daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate records. They will collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in a similar role, the ability to deal with challenging behaviors, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. About us Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, is an outstanding, registered provider of care and support services for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. They operate on a national basis and put their clients' independence at the center of everything they do. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £15 to £16 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1187870723 Job locations Libertatem Healthcare Group Chippenham SN15 4RH Job description Job responsibilities We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join our team in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Our client, who is in her mid-twenties is a very active, fun-loving young lady that enjoys doing various activities throughout the week. She communicates using a mix of speech and Makaton (sign language), though she hears and understands spoken word perfectly and makes herself understood. She would love to become an active member of her local community. Our client requires 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support during the night so we are looking to put together a great team. The successful support worker will be a part of a team delivering 24/7 care. The shifts will include waking days & sleeping nights. We will always aim to produce a rolling rota so you can see your shifts a month in advance. Please note the successful support worker will need to have a full UK drivers license with access to their own vehicle. Pay Rate: £15 - £16 per hour Working Hours: 24 hour shifts (including weekends) Key Responsibilities: Engaging with personalised routines. Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility. Administering medication and monitoring health conditions. Providing emotional support and companionship. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions. Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. To be able to deal with challenging behaviours. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours. Benefits: Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Regular supervisions and Check Ins Both online and In-person training Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area. Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work. Libertatem Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales. Job description Job responsibilities We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join our team in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Our client, who is in her mid-twenties is a very active, fun-loving young lady that enjoys doing various activities throughout the week. She communicates using a mix of speech and Makaton (sign language), though she hears and understands spoken word perfectly and makes herself understood. She would love to become an active member of her local community. Our client requires 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support during the night so we are looking to put together a great team. The successful support worker will be a part of a team delivering 24/7 care. The shifts will include waking days & sleeping nights. We will always aim to produce a rolling rota so you can see your shifts a month in advance. Please note the successful support worker will need to have a full UK drivers license with access to their own vehicle. Pay Rate: £15 - £16 per hour Working Hours: 24 hour shifts (including weekends) Key Responsibilities: Engaging with personalised routines. Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility. Administering medication and monitoring health conditions. Providing emotional support and companionship. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions. Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. To be able to deal with challenging behaviours. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours. Benefits: Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Regular supervisions and Check Ins Both online and In-person training Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area. Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work. Libertatem Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Enviva Complex Care Address Libertatem Healthcare Group Chippenham SN15 4RH Employer's website https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)