This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Support Worker to join the Libertatem Healthcare Group team in Caldicot. The role involves delivering exceptional care and support to a young client with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have prior experience in care, with a solid background in following care plans and protocols. They will demonstrate confidence in their role and a compassionate, caring approach towards the client. The role requires the ability to drive and have access to a vehicle for school drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as for day outings and occasional trips away. The working hours are flexible, with a part-time schedule of 15 hours per week, including bank hours and alternate weekends.
Job responsibilities
In this position, you will deliver exceptional care and support to our young client with complex health needs, prioritizing their comfort, safety, and overall well-being. Given the personal care requirements, we are looking for a female support worker. The ideal candidate should be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for school drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as for day outings and occasional trips away. You will have prior experience in care with a solid background in following care plans and protocols, and demonstrate confidence in your role, as well as taking a compassionate and caring approach towards your client.
Working Hours: You will be a part of a team working flexible 15 hours across the week: Bank hours 09:30am – 17:00, 21:00-8:00 (Waking Nights). Alternate weekends required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions.
2. Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
3. Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
4. Providing emotional support and companionship.
5. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
6. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Valid UK driver's license.
Benefits:
* Supportive and friendly working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* DBS Paid for.
* Excellent training programme.
* Blue Light Card Eligibility.
Person Specification
* 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.
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.
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