Female Support Worker
Exeter Area
We are pleased to be recruiting for a Female Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to a lady with an acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy in the Exeter area. The role is for an average of 36 hours per week and will include a combination of 8-hour, 16-hour and 24-hour shifts across weekdays, weekends and sleep-in duties. The successful applicant must be available to work one to two weekend days per month.
Please note that due to the intimate nature of care carried out in this role, it is restricted to female applicants only; Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The purpose of the role is to promote the client’s independence while maintaining her safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times.
The client requires one-to-one support on a 24-hour basis. Support is provided within the client’s home and during leisure and social activities in the community. She enjoys accessing the community and spending time with friends and family.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Duties will include:
· Following the health and wellbeing plan as documented for the client.
· Encouraging the client’s independence as far as possible.
· Working as part of a team and communicating appropriately with fellow team members.
· Participation in manual handling procedures as specified for the client.
· Ensuring that opportunity is given to participate in activities as identified by client / others while achieving a balance between work and rest for the client.
· Delivering programmes of educational, social and therapeutic development if required as directed by the relevant professionals.
· Awareness of any significant changes in the client’s health, functioning or behaviour, and informing the case manager and team leader as appropriate.
· Awareness of the client’s vulnerability and taking precautions to protect it.
· To provide the opportunity for the client to follow therapeutic guidelines if in place.
· To take the client out to activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants should have experience of supporting individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities. Previous experience in a care or support role is essential.
An NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable.
First Aid training will be required; applicants who already hold a recent First Aid qualification are desirable.
The ability to use IT systems, including email, intranet platforms and electronic records, is essential.
A full driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to drive the client.
The successful applicant will be patient, warm, caring, reliable and trustworthy, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Training, supervision and ongoing support will be provided as required.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Salary and Benefits
Weekday rate: £14.60 per hour
Weekend rate: £15.72 per hour
Sleep-in rate: £12.71 per hour
Bank Holiday rate: £21.90 per hour
Bank Holiday sleep-in rate: £19.07 per hour
Reference: HOPMP20
Pay: £12.71-£15.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Paid training
Application question(s):
Experience:
- support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ level 2 (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
