Job Description

Northern Case Management: The balance of client advocacy and accountability, which empowers rehabilitation in a nurturing and professional environment'.

Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to support our male client who has an acquired brain injury to work in the Whitefield area of Manchester.

About the role:

We are looking for a positive and motivated Support Worker to support our male client who has an acquired brain injury. Our client lives in his own home. He is high functioning, ambulant and enjoys a structured program of activities over 7 days. The client is independent in terms of personal cares but requires support to plan and attend activities, manage his affairs and safety and attend appointments. The client has his own vehicle which is driven by the support team.

What you'll be working:

Working part time - 27.5hrs per week Salary: 12.60ph week days and 13.13ph weekends Location: Whitefield, Manchester

You will be employed and managed by Northern Case Management on behalf of the client

Driving Licence and ability to drive is mandatory

What you'll be doing:

Your role will be to support our client with all activities of daily living, making sure that all his care needs are met. You will promote and maintain his independence, daily structure and therapeutic engagement. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while delivering support to the individual in their own home and in the community. You will be patient, friendly, have excellent communication skills, be committed to the client and his needs, structured, punctual and outgoing. Previous support worker experience (preferred), however full training will be given to those with the right approach and attitude. The post requires that you work independently to a very great extent. The post therefore necessitates that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer.

What you'll have:

Experience in care and / or working with people is beneficial A full driving licence is essential The ability to work safely with clients Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening. This includes checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. The ability to be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both)*

We're also seeking people who:

Take personal

responsibility

for their actions, keeping the commitments they make to others


Are

passionate

about the service they provide, and show pride in delivering the best possible outcomes


Are

caring

, demonstrating empathy and an understanding of the individual needs of others


Act with

integrity

and transparency, showing respect for others diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas and beliefs


Work in

collaboration

, working positively with others, listening effectively and communicating clearly to share information and problem solve

About Northern Case Management

Northern Case Management (NCM) was established in 1997 to provide support to people with acquired neurological damage (i.e. brain and spinal cord injury) and empower them to develop their full potential and enrich their lifestyle through providing a comprehensive client focused service.


NCM work closely with the client and their family or representative to provide tailored support packages for clients in their own homes.


The client or their deputy can be the employer or NCM can be the employer.