We're looking for a warm, compassionate and enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join a dedicated care team supporting a remarkable young woman in St Austell. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, helping her live life on her own terms while supporting her independence, rehabilitation and active lifestyle.
Our client is a 22-year-old woman who is tetraplegic and autistic. Following life-changing injuries, she has worked incredibly hard throughout her recovery and rehabilitation, and her determination continues to inspire everyone around her. She has a fantastic sense of humour, knows exactly how she likes things done, and enjoys a busy, fulfilling life that she wants to continue living to the fullest with the support of the right team.
She loves spending time outdoors, particularly dog walking along the beautiful Cornish coast, hand cycling and taking part in adapted CrossFit. She also enjoys trips to the beautician, shopping, meeting friends and all the everyday activities any young woman should be able to enjoy. Alongside this, she remains committed to her ongoing rehabilitation and recovery, and you'll play an important role in supporting her to achieve her personal goals.
Our client communicates verbally and, like many autistic people, has her own unique communication style and preferences. You'll receive full training and support to understand how she communicates best, enabling you to build a positive, trusting relationship from day one.
We're looking for someone who is kind, patient and reliable, with a genuine passion for promoting independence and empowering others. You'll be someone who enjoys getting out and about, embraces new experiences and is committed to providing person-centred support that helps our client continue living the life she chooses.
Previous care experience is welcomed but isn't essential, as we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support. What matters most is your compassion, commitment and positive attitude.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as you'll be required to drive our client's adapted vehicle.
Location:
Roles Available:
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Part time: 2 shifts per week
Shift Patterns:
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Days: 08:00-22:00 or 06:30-22:00
- Weekend Days: 09:00-22:00
- Occasional sleepovers
- Bank Holidays and weekend work form part of the rota
Pay Rates:
- £16.00 per hour weekday rate
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£17.00 per hour weekend day rate
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Double time for Bank Holidays
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£1.00 per hour less during probationary period
Role Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care and medication support
- Supporting with daily living tasks and household duties
- Accompanying on outings and activities dog walking, hand cycling, adapted CrossFit, trips to the beautician and more
- Actively supporting rehabilitation and recovery goals with encouragement and consistency
- Engaging with the verbal, sociable person she is, while being mindful of her communication preferences as an autistic person
- Supporting healthcare needs and working alongside other professionals such as therapists and doctors
- Keeping clear, accurate and up-to-date records of the care you provide
- Maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion at all times
Person Specification
Essential:
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Warm, patient and genuinely caring
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Positive, fun-loving and adaptable
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Reliable and committed to consistency
- Comfortable in a home with pets
- Full UK driving licence and willing to drive the clients own vehicle
Preferred:
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Previous experience in care (not essential full training is provided)
- Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities or autism
- An interest in or experience of rehabilitation, adapted sports or active outdoor lifestyles
- An understanding of autism and how it can affect communication preferences, even for confident verbal communicators
Female applicates only in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Equality Act 2010.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early application is recommended. We reserve the right to close this advert if a suitable candidate is found.
Ourway Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and adheres to Safer Recruitment Practices.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.
About Ourway Care
Ourway Care put our clients at the very centre of their care. Our care packages are driven by the clients lifestyle and home circumstances to ensure that each bespoke team is able to meet the unique needs of each client.
Ourway Care supports our clients to recruit their own teams to support their daily routines, whether that be hospital visits, trips, work or holidays.
As a support worker in one of our teams you will receive full in-house training in the specific needs of your client from our dedicated team. Our 3 day training program will deliver blended learning of face to face classroom and online sessions.
By recruiting for each client specifically we create teams that are able to provide a consistent continuation of care and quality, with a commitment to a sustainable care provision to provide the client with the very best levels of care.
As a Support Worker you will receive:
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Excellent hourly rates of pay
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Enhanced rates for weekends
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Double time for Bank Holidays
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Guaranteed hours
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Paid training
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Paid DBS
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Attendance Bonus
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Company Sick Pay
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Annual Leave Buy Back Scheme
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Health Cash Plan
Ourway Care wants its staff in all areas of the business to feel that they are a valued and appreciated part of the company. In addition to the benefits above there is also the opportunity for long term, goal-based career development. We encourage further professional qualifications and career advancement.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose: To support your client with their day-to-day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
Internal and Management: This role will report to the Registered Manager
Key Duties/Responsibilities of our Support Worker:
Supporting your client to safely lead a fulfilling and more independent life by:
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Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, household tasks and paperwork
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Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual's choice
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Support and monitor your client's healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks
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Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish
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Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly
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Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide
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Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support
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Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
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Participate in learning and development opportunities as required
This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will perform any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.
As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.
Confidentiality: All staff, including our Support Worker are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.
Health & Safety at Work: It is the duty of every employee including each Support Worker to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act.
