Job Description

Sponsorship is NOT Available for this job

Live in Care

Contract:

10 days per month (Consecutive) rota'd

Rates of pay:

14.70 per hour 08:00-22:00

87.20 22:00-08:00 for the sleeping night

(293.00 per day)

You will be supporting a gentleman with a spinal injury to achieve optimal independence in his own home and in the community. You will follow a client-specific Support Plan, training and company policies whilst providing assistance, guidance and encouragement as directed by the Client and Case Manager. You will work within an experienced and proficient team.

Personal care duties are an essential part of this post, full training will be provided.

You will be working 10 days per month consecutive and to a rota given in advance, enabling you to maintain a good work/life balance. Extra hours will be available to cover holidays and illness.

Attributes:

Patience and the ability to maintain a calm and consistent approach.

Reasonable level of fitness to undertake the manual tasks required of a Support Worker.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and develop an effective working relationship with the client.

Respect for others' beliefs, values, lifestyles and culture.

Responsible attitude.

Open-minded approach with the ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Essential Criteria:

Full driving licence.

Qualifications pertaining to health and social care.

Punctual and good time-keeping.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.

Awareness of risk and the ability to identify areas of risk and present ideas of how to reduce that risk.

Experience of working in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist the client with personal care tasks where appropriate and enable him to be as independent as possible.

To undertake training and administer medication as appropriate and as specified in the client's Support Plan.

To undertake moving and handling training and adhere to training guidelines at all times as per health and safety guidelines.

To be responsible for the client via the Case Manager.

To motivate, support and encourage the client's participation in a variety of pursuits.

To carry out a programme of support, rehabilitation and maintenance under the direction of the Case Manager and other professionals.

To undertake training, regular reviews and receive clinical supervision as arranged by the Case Manager.

To liaise closely with the Case Manager and other professionals.

To monitor and support agreed rehabilitation techniques and strategies.

To participate in the monitoring and undertaking of equipment maintenance safety checks.

To travel with, act as driver to, and accompany the client on community activities if required.

To accompany the client on holidays / weekends away if required.

To support the client and/or undertake some household tasks (e.g. meal preparation and laundry) to an agreed standard.

To ensure client confidentiality in record keeping and discussions concerning the client.

Any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the Case Manager, client, family, or rehabilitation team.

Carry out any other reasonable duties required to ensure the client's care needs are met.

Preferred Criteria:

Experience of working with people with a disability.

Experience of working in the community on a 1-to-1 basis.

Experience of working in a client's home.

Experience of working within a team of professionals / therapists.

Experience of Live in Care

Benefits:

Casual dress Pension scheme in line with auto enrolment regulations Free on-site parking You will receive your Rota 6 weeks in advance.

Sponsorship is NOT Available for this job

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 293.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bainbridge DL8 2JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Care : 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person