Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!
Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.
We have a great opportunity for a Support Worker in our client's home and community in the Frome area.
Our Client:
Our client is a 76-year-old man who was involved in a road traffic accident in July 2013 in which he sustained severe injuries including a head injury and fractures to the right side of his body. He is fully mobile and does not depend on any walking aids.
The client struggles with poor memory (short and long term), poor ability to plan or organise, slowness of thinking, headaches, fatigue, mobility issues, and speech and language issues. He requires support to establish and maintain routines and regular prompts.
He occasionally requires support to manage his emotions.
The client benefits from regular input from support workers who help him follow a structured weekly routine.
Physiotherapy and speech and language therapy reviews are also arranged when required.
The client is supported to enjoy regular holiday breaks with his wife.
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team providing support and care for the client ensuring safety and physical wellbeing. To facilitate the client's independence by adopting the appropriate approach as advised by the case manager in conjunction with his family.
What you'll be working:
Hours: One Saturday per month (7 hours)
Bank hours also available
Salary:
£14.00 per hour weekdays
£16.00 per hour weekends
£11.44 per hour sleep shifts weekdays
£12.44 per hour sleep shifts weekends
What you'll be doing:
Some of the main roles and responsibilities:
* To ensure consistency of approach with the client in accordance with advised approaches to care and any emerging therapy aims.
* To liaise with and support the family as required.
* To work as part of a team and communicate appropriately with fellow team members.
* To follow the service user plan as documented for the client.
* To participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client.
* To ensure opportunity is given to participate in activities as identified by client/others while achieving a balance between work and rest for the client.
* To assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained.
What you'll have:
At a minimum, applicants will be expected to have some experience of caring for people with physical or learning disabilities. Applicants with an NVQ (or equivalent) in care are preferred.
Other requirements (essential):
Applicants must have a full driving licence and will be required to drive the client's vehicle.
This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, which the employer will obtain and fund on your behalf. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Westcountry Case Management - 01626 770729
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