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Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Active Care GroupCardiff
30+ days ago
Salary
£11.91 hourly
Job description

Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years!

Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.

We are looking to recruit a patient, warm, caring and reliable

  • Female Support Worker with a full clean driving licence and car for a lady in her thirties with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy in her own home and in the Cardiff area. Client lives with her husband, cat and dog and likes to live a full and active lifestyle.

Role will involve all personal & domestic care, as well as supporting client to attend and participate in a wide range of different activities, including attending the gym / boxing as well as supporting client to care for her cat and dog. The client completes head painting and runs regular market stalls, the support worker will need to assist with these.

You must be registered with OR working towards registration with Social Care Wales.

You must hold a recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma) OR have completed the All-Wales Induction Framework OR be willing to complete this within 6 months of starting if successful.

Competent IT skills are desirable.

What you will be working :

  • Day shifts are –
  • Night shift –
  • Occasional Sunday cover may be required.
  • Occasional night cover may be required.
  • To be negotiated at interview.

    • Salary :

  • per hour weekdays
  • per hour weekends
  • per hour Weekday night / Sleep rate
  • per hour Weekend night / Sleep rate

    • What you will be doing :

  • Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
  • Liaise with and support the family as required
  • Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained
  • Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
  • Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records
  • Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client
  • Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

    • What you will have :

  • Full driving licence and own car are essential
  • Ability to treat people with respect and dignity, in a non-judgemental, respectful and caring way, acknowledging their individuality
  • Previous experience working with clients with cerebral palsy and an understanding of special educational needs
  • An NVQ / QCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Registered with OR working towards registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrol in the DBS update service

    • Westcountry Case Management are a friendly, forward-thinking company who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

    Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.

  • Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9