Support Worker

Support Worker Wrexham, Wales

Amber Case Management LTD
Full Time Wrexham, Wales 11 - 12 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Our client M is a 34 year old gentleman who acquired a brain injury from birth. He has a great sense of humour and sometimes could be described as wicked. He is very sociable and enjoys eating out. His hobbies include Bowling, going to the cinema, but he is most passionate about shooting, both target and clays. He likes to travel as much as he can and has a taste for adventure, such as sky diving.

M has an established MDT who would offer the necessary training and support.

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.

A support worker is required for one 20 hour shift per week, this would be on a rota basis and would be either weekday or weekends, not every weekend would be required. 4 hours are not required between 4PM - 8PM each evening when our client has time alone.

Key Responsibilities

  • To promote a healthy and well-balanced diet
  • To promote the client’s well being 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 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 is essential for this post.
  • You should have a diploma in Health and Social Care level 2/NVQ or equivalent.
  • The successful candidate will require 2 references and a full enhanced DBS check will be completed following acceptance of this position.
  • Previous experience of working is a support environment for 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Day range:

  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Full COVID-19 Policy and risk assessment are in place along with PPE

Experience:

  • Support Worker: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 In Health and Social Care (preferred)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Support Worker
Amber Case Management LTD

www.ambercm.co.uk
Oldham, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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