Job Description

Part-time hours:

Position 1:

12.5 hours per week term-time, 7 hours per week during school holidays

Thursday 14:30-20:00 (term-time only) every Saturday 08:00-15:00

Position 2:

7 hours per week

Every Saturday 08:00-15:00

Ravenshead, Nottingham

Salary: 18.60 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new support team, who support a 15-year-old client within his home and in the community, encouraging independence. Our client has complex healthcare needs including Cerebral Palsy.

You are expected to have proficient written, communication, problem-solving and care skills. All essential and specific training will be given to help you fulfil your role.

If you do not hold a valid NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) we will enrol you onto The Care Certificate qualification, which we expect you to complete within your first 6 months of employment.

Your Role:

Maintain accurate and detailed handover (daily) records using an electronic app (Log My Care) Uphold CQC's 5 Key Questions at all times: Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-Led and Responsive Support the client in all daily tasks and deliver personal care: including: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting. Administer/dispense/record administration of medication prescribed and documented in the Support Plan following training, and following the MSPCM policy and procedure. Ensuring all client documents are kept up to date in accordance with MSPCM policy and ensuring the prompt and accurate logging of any Accident/Incidents/Near Misses and escalating these to the Case Manager Move and handle as recommended in the moving and handling training (safely using hoisting equipment) and as per MSPCM policy and procedure. Cleaning client's rooms and any associated equipment Enable the client to live as full, active and comfortable life as possible, planning and arranging social and recreational activities within the home and in the local community, motivating and encouraging participation in such, taking into account the client's health and medical condition. Reinforce and assist in any therapy programmes, including: behavioural/OT/Physio/SaLT programmes under the guidance of the necessary professionals Travelling with, act as driver, or take responsibility for the client when travelling, ensuring that safety is a priority whilst using public transport and when accompanying the client on each outing Transporting our client in a wheelchair accessible vehicle to and from school. Effectively communicating with the multi-disciplinary team, with the client and their family/friends, and within the care support team. This may involve the highest degree of sensitivity and insight into family dynamics. Ensure client confidentiality in record keeping and discussion concerning the client with their dignity, respect and privacy always being maintained Undertaking any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the client's family and Case Manager.

Person Specification:

Being flexible in hours of work to satisfy the client and their family's needs is

essential

Patience, enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism are

essential

for this position Experience working with children with a complex Brain Injury is

essential

Full U.K. Drivers' Licence

essential

Confident to drive the client's wheelchair accessible vehicle. Non-smokers only

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check because you will be working with vulnerable children or adults in regulated activity.

MSP Case Management Ltd. are a CQC registered company, and we uphold a Safer Recruitment Policy to protect both our clients and prospective employees.

PLEASE APPLY TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION FORM AND RECRUITMENT PACK (please check your junk/spam folder for these documents)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.60 per hour

Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you in the Ravenshead area?
Experience:

Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MSP/FM0625