Support a Young Woman to Enjoy Her Interests and Build Independence
Are you energetic, caring and naturally curious? Do you enjoy music, shopping, days out and discovering new experiences? Most importantly, do you want to support someone to live life on her own terms?
We are looking for Female Support Workers to join a brand-new team supporting a vibrant young adult with complex physical and communication needs.
She has a big personality, a love of music and a real determination to make the most of life. She enjoys concerts and special events, meeting artists, collecting memorabilia, creating personalised merchandise and putting together themed outfits. She also loves shopping, cafs, family time, social media and using technology to stay connected with the world around her.
This isn't a role where you'll simply provide care and go home. You'll become an important part of helping her make plans, try new things, stay connected and enjoy the interests that matter most to her.
What could your day look like?
Every day can be different. You might be helping her get ready for a concert, supporting her on a shopping trip, enjoying a caf visit, preparing for a holiday or helping her work towards greater independence at home.
You'll support her to take part in creative activities, develop everyday skills, maintain a positive routine and explore interests beyond screens. You'll also encourage opportunities to spend time with family and friends, develop relationships and be an active part of the community.
There may also be opportunities to support holidays, special events and exciting new experiences, so flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved are essential.
Communication is at the heart of the role
Although she is non-verbal, she has her own effective ways of communicating through vocalisations and assistive technology.
You'll get to know her individual communication style and learn to recognise what she is telling you including her choices, preferences, likes and dislikes.
Patience, attentiveness and a genuine interest in understanding the person you're supporting are therefore just as important as practical care skills.
Location: Stevenage
Roles Available:
- Part time: 2 shifts per week
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Full time: 3 shifts per week
Shift Patterns:
- Days: 09:15-22:30
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Sleepover: 22:30-09:15
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Bank Holidays and weekend work form part of the rota.
Pay Rates:
- £17.50 per hour weekdays
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£18.50 per hour for weekend days
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£14.00 per hour for sleepovers
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Double time for waking hours worked on Bank Holidays
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£1.00 per hour less during the probationary period
Role Responsibilities:
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Providing safe, person-centred support
- Supporting personal care with dignity and privacy
- Moving and handling using hoists and specialist equipment
- Supporting meals and safe eating and drinking
- Following therapy programmes as directed
- Supporting communication through assistive technology and personalised strategies
- Helping with planning, routines and everyday activities
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Supporting access to the community, social activities, concerts and events Encouraging independence and helping develop everyday life skills
- Supporting appropriate use of social media and agreed financial transactions Maintaining clear and accurate records Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures
- Working closely with family members and the wider multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Essential:
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Caring, reliable and person-centred approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Experience of personal care or willingness to train
- Physically able to undertake moving and handling duties
- Good literacy and basic IT skills
- Full UK driving licence and confidence driving an adapted vehicle
- Willingness to complete mandatory training
Preferred:
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Experience supporting individuals with cerebral palsy or complex physical disabilities
- Knowledge of assistive communication methods (AAC)
- Experience with therapy programmes or hydrotherapy
- Awareness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) or similar medical devices
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred support and want to make a genuine difference to someone's life every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Female applicants only, in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 & 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.
