Location: Garstang, PR3
Job Type: Full time, Maternity cover (Days ONLY)
Pay: £13.50 - £16.00 PAYE + holiday pay
Shift and Schedule: 08:00-20:00 / 08:00-17:00
The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a 20-year-old female living with Cerebral Palsy in her own home in the Garstang area.
This is a rewarding complex care role for someone enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and passionate about supporting a young person to maintain her independence, enjoy an active lifestyle and get the most out of everyday life.
Our client enjoys getting out into the community, including shopping, going to the cinema and quiz nights, as well as spending time socialising with friends. She also enjoys indoor activities such as playing games with her younger brothers, pamper sessions and listening to music.
Her days can include a range of therapy and rehabilitation activities, including hydrotherapy, using her movement harness and passive stretches.
As well as supporting her with day-to-day activities, you will provide assistance with her personal care and clinical needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as she uses alternative communication techniques but enjoys socialising and engaging with those around her.
Client & Role
This is a complex care package where the successful Support Worker will provide support with:
PEG feeding and nutrition
Medication administration
Seizure management
Respiratory care
Personal care
Continence care
Mobility and physical management
Supporting therapy and rehabilitation programmes
Maintaining a healthy sleep pattern
Supporting community activities and leisure
Driving the client's adapted vehicle
Maintaining a safe environment at home and in the community
Cleaning and maintaining care equipment
Supporting hospital and therapy appointments
Completing daily records, medication records, timesheets and incident reports
Liaising with family members and other professionals where requiredYou will be fully trained in all aspects of the client's clinical care and will receive ongoing support and supervision from the management team.
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary
Holiday Pay
Pension
On-going training
Supervision support from an established care team
Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!
The Successful Applicant will:
Be Female, due to the personal care requirements of the role
Hold a full and clean UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Have previous experience working as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant
Have experience with PEG feeding – preferred
Have experience in complex care and/or supporting individuals with physical disabilities
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be confident working independently
Be reliable, professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
Be a non-smoker, in line with the client's preference
Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Salary description
£13.50 - £16.00 per hour