Job Description

Support Worker CW007

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to assist a young woman with several complex conditions including Cauda Equina, paraplegia at T5, dissociative disorder and functional seizures.

She lives on a small holding with her husband, two young children, 2 dogs, 5 cats and some chickens. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new care team to support this woman in all aspects of her daily living and accessing the community.

Location:

Whitemoor, St Austell

Roles Available:

Full time - 36 hours / 3 shifts per week Days only

Shift Patterns:

Day Shifts: 09:00-21:00

Pay Rates:

15.00 per hour weekday day rate 16.00 per hour weekend day rate
1.00 per hour less during probationary period

Role Responsibilities:

Providing clinical support with multiple health conditions Supporting with daily living and household duties Assisting with community outings and days out

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

A positive and proactive approach Previous care experience Flexible and reliable Comfortable around animals

Preferred:

A full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive an adapted vehicle Previous experience of complex care

Reference ID:

CW009

Female applicants only, due to genuine occupational requirements (Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Equality Act 2010).

At

Ourway Care Ltd

, we are committed to

equality, diversity, and inclusion

. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

About Ourway Care

Ourway Care put our clients at the very centre of their care. Our care packages are driven by the client's lifestyle and home circumstances to ensure that each bespoke team is able to meet the unique needs of each client.

Ourway Care support our clients to recruit their own teams to support their daily routines, whether that be hospital visits, trips, work or holidays.

As a support worker in one of our teams you will receive full in-house training in the specific needs of your client from our dedicated team. Our 3 day induction training program will deliver blended learning of face to face classroom and online sessions.

By recruiting for each client specifically we create teams that are able to provide a consistent continuation of care and quality, with a commitment to a sustainable care provision to provide the client with the very best levels of care.

As one of our Support Workers you will receive:

Excellent hourly rates of pay Enhanced rates for weekends Double time for Bank Holidays Guaranteed hours Paid training Paid DBS Attendance Bonus Company Sick Pay Annual Leave Buy Back Scheme Health Cash Plan
Ourway Care want staff in all areas of the business to feel that they are a valued and appreciated part of the company. In addition to the benefits above there is also the opportunity for long term, goal based career development. We encourage further professional qualifications and career advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose:

To support your client with their day-to-day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

Internal and Management:

This role will report to: Registered Manager/Care Manager

Key Duties/Responsibilities for our Support Workers:

Supporting your client to safely lead a fulfilling and more independent life by:

Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, cooking, household tasks and paperwork Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual's choice Support and monitor your client's healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times Participate in learning and development opportunities as required

This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.

As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.

Confidentiality - All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.

Health & Safety at Work - It is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 15.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you comfortable working in a client's home with animals?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (required) Complex Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person