Support Worker in Bude

Are you looking to join a Team that puts the client first? Do you believe in supporting people to lead the life they choose?

We are looking for a reliable, friendly Support Worker to join an established team supporting a young man with a spinal cord injury who lives in his own home with his pet dog so applicants must be comfortable around pets.

Our client values his independence and is firm in making his own choices about his lifestyle and care. He enjoys a relaxed home environment and has a particular passion for gaming. He also enjoys watching TV and movies (sci-fi and action) and likes to cook. He is seeking someone who is positive, patient, and who respects his autonomy and supports him in living life on his own terms.

Please note, the client smokes and so applicants should be comfortable with this.

Location:

• Bude

Roles Available:

• Part time 1-2 days per week

Shift Patterns:

• 09:30-18:30 Day shift

• Bank Holidays and weekend work form part of the rota

Pay Rates:

• £15.00 per hour weekday hours

• £16.00 per hour weekend hours

• £1.00 per hour less during probationary period

• Double time for Bank Holidays

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care and daily living support

• Assisting with transfers and mobility

• Supporting with household tasks and routines

• Promoting independence and participation in hobbies and activities

• Working collaboratively with an experienced, supportive team

• Shifts will include a mix of weekdays and weekends (flexibility appreciated)

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Respectful of personal boundaries and the clients right to make his own decisions

• Excellent communication skills and a sense of humour

• Comfortable working around pets and with a smoker

• Supporting the clients personal care tasks

• Flexible and reliable

Preferred:

• Previous care experience

• Previous experience of spinal cord injury

• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive the clients adapted vehicle

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early application is recommended. We reserve the right to close this advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Ourway Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and adheres to Safer Recruitment Practices.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.

About Ourway Care

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

Ourway Care supports 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 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 a Support Worker 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 wants its 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 the Registered Manager

Key Duties/Responsibilities of our Support Worker:

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, 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 perform 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, including our Support Worker 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 including each Support Worker 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.