Cerebral Palsy Support Worker (Bank)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join our team in Andover, Hampshire. Our client is a young boy who lives at home with his family and beloved family dog. We are looking for a support worker who has experience with both Cerebral Palsy & Brain Injury. Due to the location of the client and the responsibilities, we are looking for a support worker who can drive & has access to their own vehicle. 

Pay Rate: £16 - £18 per hour

Working Hours:

This is a Bank role so we will call upon support workers to cover annual leave/sickness when required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and Check Ins
• Both online and In-person training

Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care, and the ability to deal with challenging behaviours. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Andover

SP10 5DD

Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)