Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

Location: Sketty

Hours: 2:1 Term time 10am – 7pm Saturday & Sunday / Wednesday 12pm – 7pm

                7 days a week through the holidays 10am -7pm

Pay: £17 per hour weekdays, £18 per hour weekend shifts

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, adaptable and reliable female support workers to join our team and provide tailored support to a teenage girl with complex needs. 

Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence.

About the Client: Our client is a 13-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and she is wheel-chair dependant, however a physio has identified she can stand and walk for small periods.

She is PEG fed and medicated so previous experience desirable, or knowledge of this supported by internal training provided.

You will be out in the community carrying out activities such as bowling, discos, drama, arts crafts, beach walks etc. so we are searching for fun, energetic carers!

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care and support to our client
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Accompany client in the community on 2:1 ratio.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally supporting clients with challenging behaviours.
• Experience with Cerebral Palsy & PEG.
• Awareness of chrones disease and makaton.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
• Awareness of accessibility - knowledge of wheelchair friendly routes, transport and venues. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver's license.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS paid for.
• Excellent training program.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally supporting clients with challenging behaviors, as well as experience with Cerebral Palsy and PEG feeding. Knowledge of Crohn's disease and Makaton is also desirable. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an energetic and empathetic nature, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid UK driver's license is required.

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

Swansea

SA1 1NU

Employer's website

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