Female Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will be working:

• Day shifts are 7.00 – 21.00
• Night shift 21.00 – 7.00
• Occasional Sunday cover may be required.
• Occasional night cover may be required.
• To be negotiated at interview.

Salary:

• 13.59 per hour weekdays
• £14.68 per hour weekends
• £11.44 per hour Weekday night / Sleep rate
• £11.91 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ / QCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

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

Cardiff - Westcountry Case Management

Cardiff

Wales

CF10 1AA

Employer's website

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