Job Description

Job description

Support staff required in Tameside

We are looking for experienced support workers to support our client" S", who is a female in her early forties. Our client loves drawing, singing and enjoys activities such as bowling and going to the cinema. "S" loves to be active and frequently enjoys getting out and about for walks, going on day trips and holidays with her son. Candidates will need to be proactive, energetic and outgoing to assist "S" and her son with day to day support and activities.

"S" has an acquired brain injury, and as you will be working in her home where she resides with her 11-year-old son it is important that the candidate be adaptable and have a positive attitude and be a good team player.

Candidates will need to be flexible and be able to support and assist "S" with parenting duties such as helping her son with homework and general support when in the house and out in the community.

There is established MDT in place who would offer the necessary training and support to the team to ensure "S" has consistency and to maximise her rehabilitation opportunities.

This is a part time position working on a Ad-hoc basis with a minimum of 20 hours per month. Shifts will include weekdays and weekends.

Rate of pay will be

16.00

per hour on weekdays and

17.00

per hour at weekends.

A private case manager is involved, working alongside the client and family. A full induction training programme will be organised in order to familiarise the successful candidate with our client's needs and complete training on his therapy programme.

Key Responsibilities

To promote a healthy and well-balanced diet

To promote the client's wellbeing and happiness.

To provide assistance with all aspects of the client's ongoing rehabilitation under the supervision of treating doctors and therapists.

To maintain a safe environment for the client, in the home and in all community-based activities (subject to completion of risk assessment training).

To follow the support programme agreed with the case manager, therapists and the client.

To assist the client with any domestic chores and promote a clean and healthy environment.

To advise the family, or where appropriate the case manager of any concerns regarding the client's physical and psychological health.

To use initiative when unforeseen events occur, and the family / case manager are not directly available to provide guidance.

To work as an individual responsible to the case manager and to ensure good communication, flexibility, and a consistent approach to care.

To attend support worker meetings and training sessions as requested.

To make a daily report following each duty regarding the client's welfare.

To liaise with the case manager for annual leave requests and alert the case manager of sickness that will prevent them working, in order that cover can be organised.

To report to the case manager regarding general progress and any incidents that may raise concern

To respect the privacy of the client. All matters relating to the client's situation and family are to be treated as confidential and are not to be disclosed to a third party.

Qualifications & Experience

A full clean driving license would be beneficial needed for this post.

. The successful candidate will require 2 references and a full enhanced DBS check will be completed following acceptance of this position.

Desirable:

A You should have a diploma in Health and Social Care level 2/NVQ or equivalent.

Job Types: Part time, Permanent

Day range: Monday to Sunday

Part Time: 20 hours per month

COVID-19 considerations:

Full PPE Provided along with COVID-19 Risk Assessment

Experience:

Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred) Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.00-17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you subject to any visa restrictions?
Experience:

Support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (preferred) Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person