Current training in the following areas : Equality, diversity and inclusion, 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 and Lone working. 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.
Role will involve personal & domestic care, moving and handling including hoisting, carrying out therapy programmes, accessing therapeutic activities and social & leisure outings. Applicants are advised that there are dogs in the house. Previous experience and full driving licence are essential. An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable.,
* An NVQ (or equivalent) in care and recent training would be an advantage.
* You will have some experience of caring for people with physical and / or learning disabilities.
* You will have a positive interest in active rehabilitation and a desire to enable this person to reach her full potential.
* You will be female (Due to the occupational nature of the role. This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.)
* You will be a driver with a full UK driving licence and be confident to drive the client's car.
* You are a person with great communication skills especially with the client, her family and other professionals involved.
* You will have a DBS on the update service or will complete an enhanced DBS if successful. Initial DBS check paid for by us.
12 hours per week initially in four hour shifts to cover variable times within the day on a flexible basis to cover a 24 / 7 rota.
£14.50 per hour This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service. Previous applicants need not apply. Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required. Due to the current climate, interviews will 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.