JOB TYPE: Part-time Permanent LOCATION: Rochdale area HOURS: Tuesday 15:00 to 22:00 Friday 08:30 to 15:30 Every other Sunday 11:00 to 18:00 (Totaling 35 hours over a 2 week period) Additional cover for sickness and holidays. RATE OF PAY: £14.07 weekdays £16.19 weekends Annual pay reviews JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a female support worker to provide assistance in everyday activities to a lady in her early 50s with an acquired brain injury and complex needs. Our client lives with her parents and pet dog (applicant must be comfortable in the presence of a dog), in the Rochdale area. She enjoys films and DVDs, crafts, swimming, pottery, and varied days out. Our client is in need of an experienced and age-appropriate support worker, who will support her to undertake activities in the home and community. Working under the supervision of the Case Manager and Team Leader. Working as a member of a support team, providing support with everyday activities and meeting the needs of the client as requested in line with her Care Plan. For the most part this is a lone working position, working 1:1 with the client. Full clean driving licence is essential. Support staff are required to drive the clients own manual vehicle. Previous support worker experience is essential. NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not essential. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Our client Family of the client Clinical Case Manager Team Leader Other members of the support team COP solicitors who will provide employment on behalf of the client. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To support the client with daily living tasks as outlined in the care plan. To provide prompts to the client when necessary. To respect the clients family and work in partnership with them. To be aware of the clients dietary needs and be confident in preparing and cooking bespoke meals. To be aware of the clients overall health and follow care plans and guidance. To encourage and support the client to participate in activities in the home and community. To understand the importance of routine and to support the client to maintain her routine. To drive the client in her own vehicle. To attend medical appointments with the client, as required. To maintain the clients safety and well-being in accordance with risk assessments and the care plan, but to also use initiative where necessary. To understand the clients psychological/emotional needs and to use appropriate strategies, as advised. To communicate and interact with the client in a way that is appropriate for her needs. To undertake medication management and related tasks. To complete daily reports and verbal handovers. To attend regular 1:1 supervision with Team Leader or Case Manager. To attend staff meetings and complete training as necessary. ADZN1_UKTJ