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Female Spinal Injury Support Worker, Middlesbrough
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Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
3e32de895333
Job Views:
55
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Libertatem Healthcare Group’s philosophy is a simple one:
* Independence – Our clients' independence is key to every decision we make
* Communication is vital to achieving the optimum outcomes
* Our People are our biggest asset
*Previous Applicants need NOT Apply
Libertatem Healthcare is seeking to recruit experienced Female Support Workers to work with a spinal injury client living in Middlesbrough. Our client has a spinal injury and requires full support with Moving and Handling, Personal Care, and Social activities.
We are looking for a support worker who will do 3 shifts per week.
Hours: Full-time, 3 shifts a week, 08:00-22:00 (alternate weekends will be required)
Responsibilities
As part of the support team, you will be responsible for assisting with:
* Supporting Independence and continued rehabilitation
* Providing personalised support in a sensitive and confidential manner, to individuals and families according to their personalised support plan.
* Understanding and following care plans, seeking clarification from the healthcare coordinator or clinical lead nurse as necessary.
* Participating in monitoring and review of Service Users’ care plans
* Working in a professional manner with all members of the Service user’s Multidisciplinary team and other health professionals that may be involved.
* Promoting self-care and self-management to achieve a maximum level of independence for each individual.
* Assistance with Service Users’ mobility, feeding, washing, bathing, and dressing.
* Management of neurogenic bladder and bowel as defined in the care and support plan.
* Assistance with domestic care tasks such as laundry, ironing, and household cleaning.
* Preparation of food and drinks, kitchen cleaning and hygiene, assistance with shopping and menu planning.
* Assisting Service Users to attend appointments, go shopping, collect pensions, etc.
* Provision of emotional support to increase the Service Users’ confidence and motivation.
* Assisting with the use of moving and handling equipment to promote independence and ensure safety.
* Monitoring skin integrity and ensuring any changes are noted and raised with clinical lead.
* Administering medication as designated in the care and support plan in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
* Assisting Service Users with rehabilitation activities as directed by the care and support plan.
* Monitoring Service User’s general health and well-being using equipment provided and responding to any changes as directed.
* Delivering support in a manner sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status, or religion/belief.
* Documenting clearly in the daily records on the progress of rehabilitation programmes.
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.
Weekly Pay
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in support work while working alongside experienced therapists and professionals.
*Double Covid vaccination may be mandatory depending on the client’s needs.*
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices.
Job Type: Full-time
* Referral programme
* Do you have any Spinal Injury experience?
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