Description

We are seeking a part-time female support worker to provide assistance in everyday activities to a lady in her early 50's with an acquired brain injury and complex needs.

Our client lives with her parents and small pet dog, in the Rochdale area. She enjoys films and DVDs, crafts, swimming, pottery, and varied days out. Our client is in need of an experienced support worker, who will support her to undertake activities in the home and community.

Working under the supervision of the Case Manager and Team Leader. Working as a member of a support team, providing support with everyday activities and meeting the needs of the client as requested in line with her Care Plan. For the most part this is a lone working position, working 1:1 with the client.

Duties

Your duties will include supporting the client with daily living tasks (following the care plan), maintain the client's safety at home and in the community, be aware of the client's dietary needs and be confident in preparing and cooking bespoke meals, be aware of the client's health needs including physical, psychological and emotional, understanding the importance of routine to the client, liaising with family, team and professionals to meet health needs and behaviour support, medication management, and record accurately daily reports and verbal handovers. Keep training up to date.

Key skills, knowledge and experience

* You should have previous experience of supporting work in clients home and ideally some experience with brain injury and complex needs.

* Driving licence, support workers will be insured and use the clients own manual car to access the community.

* You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)

* A completed Care Certificate is desirable.

* This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and references.

Package & Benefits

* Competitive salary, annual reviews of hourly rate.

* Company pension

Training & Development

* Medication

* Mental capacity

* Safeguarding

* Moving and handling

* Specialised client-specific training

* First Aid

* Regular supervision and mentorship from experienced peers and case manager