Support Worker

Northern Case Management: The balance of client advocacy and accountability, which empowers rehabilitation in a nurturing and professional environment'.

Please note we NOT able to provide sponsorship for this role, therefore will not be able to consider candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, and proactive Support Worker for a part time role with a full Driving Licence to join our small team of established carers in the St Helens area. This is a bank contract working as and when required.

Meet our client:

Our client is a young girl aged 12 with Cerebral Palsy she is looking for passionate, fun loving, caring support staff to join her support team supporting her in her home, school and community.

She suffered a brain injury at birth, she has a permanent PEG (for top up feed and medication needs). She also requires support with all Activities of Daily Living. Experience preferred but not essential as you will work as part of a team and will receive all required training including regular clinical supervision.

You will be required to drive our clients adapted mobility vehicle- to escort her to and from school/in and around the community.

What you will be working:

This is a Part time - 18hrs per week role.

Our client attends school and to meet her needs and her family's the shifts are split.

• Monday to Friday 07.00 09.00 (to support with getting to school)
• Monday to Friday 14.30 20.30 (meal preparation, socialisation and preparing for bed)
• Saturday & Sunday 10.00 20.00 (to support with access to the community)
• Additional hours during school holidays are required, from 10.00 till 20.00

We also have waking night positions

Timings: 10pm - 7am

What you will be doing:

• To establish and maintain a trusting, therapeutic, working relationship with client, family & Case Manager
• To support the client in line with the Care Plan guidelines
• To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
• To promote effective communication with all parties.
• To contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse.
• To liaise with other agencies when required
• To complete daily records as advised including; time sheets, daily records, care plan summary and critical incidents, petty cash etc
• To attend supervision, team meetings and other meetings with the employer and other persons as nominated by the employer
• To attend training sessions as arranged
• To support the client to attend and participate in a range of community activities.
• To support the client to attend hydrotherapy if required.
To carry out therapy practise sessions as advised by treating professionals

General

• Observe and operate at all times in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Provide a flexible working pattern, to ensure the smooth operation of service, including working out of core hours, weekends and public holidays.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate and as reasonably required, to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Ensuring service user needs and business objectives are met.

The post requires that you work independently and as part of a team, to a great extent. The post therefore requires that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer. Reliability, integrity and complete trustworthiness are essential attributes in this post.

What you will have:

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Have some experience of neurological conditions and working in a community setting.
• Experience of working with client with complex needs is desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and able to manage challenging situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and planning skills, with a commitment to self-management and continuous personal development.
• IT literate. Use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexible, professional and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

About Northern Case Management

Northern Case Management (NCM) was established in 1997 to provide support to people with acquired neurological damage (i.e., brain and spinal cord injury) and empower them to develop their full potential and enrich their lifestyle through providing a comprehensive client focused service.

NCM work closely with the client and their family or representative to provide tailored support packages for clients in their own homes.

We want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

If you would like any further information, please contact Shirley Lambert on 0161 763 4734 or sl@northerncasemanagement.com