Female Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet our Client:

My name is D and I am 15 years old. Im currently in my last year of school and getting ready for my next adventure thats quickly approaching! I love listening and singing along to music which is a huge part of who I am. And another part of my personality is that I like to keep fit and I try to do weights every day but sometimes Im too busy or too tired after a long day at school! I also like learning as much history as possible because its one of my favourite subjects at school. Im wanting to be able enjoy all of these hobbies with an extra helping hand and also being able to have a bit more independence will be a great thing for me as I am getting older and wanting to do things that isnt what my family may want to do. The sort of care that I would like to have would be for someone to be there if and when I need help with activities in my home or reassurance with homework.

Training can be provided for the right candidate and regular supervisions will take place to support you.

*We require Female Support Workers due to the occupational requirements of the client making this role compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

What you'll be working:

• Flexible Hours
• After school and weekend shifts available to suit availability

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 with personal care as needed
• 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

CCMS are not an employment agency, we help our clients to recruit their own support workers as part of our case management service, You will be employed directly by the client,however, CCMS oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

CCMS offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.

Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrolin the DBS update service

Experience

Essential

• Friendly and approachable
• Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
• Flexible and you work well under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy preferred

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

York

York

Yorkshire

YO10 3SD

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)