Spinal Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Spinal Injury Support Worker

Location: Canterbury Salary: £16.53 per hour weekdays, £17.36 per hour  weekends Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8am-8pm, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available.

We also have waking and sleeping night shifts available, 8pm-8am, 7 days per week.

About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. Our client is a male in his late 50’s with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident.

He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus risk of autonomic dysreflexia. To support his independence, we’re seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous Spinal Injury experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)
• Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition
• Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting with moving and handling
• Light housekeeping duties

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.
• Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia.
• A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.
• A caring and compassionate nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Access to our benefits and communication platform
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers
• Access to our Wellness Centre
• Support with financial wellbeing
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts on healthcare cash plans
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs. Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia. A valid UK driving licence is essential to drive during shift. The candidate should also possess a caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Canterbury

CT32JB

Employer's website

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