Job Description

Do you want to be part of a client centred and integrated team? The Community Recruiter is pleased to be partnering with Westcountry Case Management to recruit for an exciting opportunity that has arisen to join an existing team of carers looking after a fun-loving lady who has cerebral palsy. Support Workers (Female) \xc2\xa314.00 per hour weekdays \xc2\xa315.50 per hour weekends \xc2\xa3125.04 per sleep shift \xe2\x80\x93 weekdays \xc2\xa3130.04 per sleep shift \xe2\x80\x93 weekends 3 days paid sick leave. About the client: The client is a 39-year-old fun loving lady who has cerebral palsy. She is dependent on assistance for all transfers and personal care. She communicates independently and successfully via an electronic speech aid. The client lives in her own home and requires care 1-1, 24 hours per day. The client attends a day centre twice weekly, she enjoys taking part in art and craft activities at home, listening and dancing to music, also enjoys attending the theatre. About you: Essential \xc2\xb7 An NVQ (or equivalent) in care and recent training would be an advantage. \xc2\xb7 You will have some experience of caring for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. \xc2\xb7 You will have a positive interest in active rehabilitation and a desire to enable this person to reach her full potential. \xc2\xb7 You will be female (Due to the occupational nature of the role. This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.) \xc2\xb7 You will be a driver with a full UK driving licence and be confident to drive the client\xe2\x80\x99s car. \xc2\xb7 You are a person with great communication skills especially with the client, her family and other professionals involved. \xc2\xb7 You will have a DBS on the update service or will complete an enhanced DBS if successful. Initial DBS check paid for by us. Desirable \xc2\xb7 You will have experience of managing others and knowledge of organising staff rotas will be required. \xc2\xb7 Current training in the following areas: Equality, diversity and inclusion, Health and safety at work, Control of substances hazardous to health, Fire safety awareness, Infection control, Food hygiene, Manual handling, First aid / basic life support including CPR, Safeguarding vulnerable adults, Safeguarding vulnerable children, Conflict management and Lone working. Hours Monday 7.45 \xe2\x80\x93 20.15 Wednesday 7.45 \xe2\x80\x93 20.15 plus night Thursday 12.45 \xe2\x80\x93 20.15 Friday 7.45 \xe2\x80\x93 13.00 Sundays 7.45 \xe2\x80\x93 20.15 Fantastic Opportunities: \xc2\xb7 Support of a dedicated case manager providing supervision, appraisal and professional development opportunities. Previous applicants need not apply. We are a friendly, forward-thinking company, recently awarded the title of Case Management company of the year, who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client, however, WCM oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf. Westcountry Case Management Ltd 01626 770729 Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: \xc2\xa314.00-\xc2\xa315.50 per hour Benefits:

• Flexitime

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frampton Cotterell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person