Female Support Worker

Job Title: Female Support Worker

Location: Garstang, PR3

Job Type: Full time, Permanent, Days, waking nights and sleep ins available

Pay:  £28,000K per annum 

Shift and Schedule: 08:00-20:00 / 08:00-17:00 / 17:00-23:00 / plus sleep then 07:00-08:00 / 20:00-08:00

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a 20-year-old female living with Cerebral Palsy in her own home in the Garstang area.

This is a rewarding complex care role for someone enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and passionate about supporting a young person to maintain her independence, enjoy an active lifestyle and get the most out of everyday life.

Our client enjoys getting out into the community, including shopping, going to the cinema and quiz nights, as well as spending time socialising with friends. She also enjoys indoor activities such as playing games with her younger brothers, pamper sessions and listening to music.

Her days can include a range of therapy and rehabilitation activities, including hydrotherapy, using her movement harness and passive stretches.

As well as supporting her with day-to-day activities, you will provide assistance with her personal care and clinical needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as she uses alternative communication techniques but enjoys socialising and engaging with those around her.

Client & Role

This is a complex care package where the successful Support Worker will provide support with:

PEG feeding and nutrition

Medication administration

Seizure management

Respiratory care

Personal care

Continence care

Mobility and physical management

Supporting therapy and rehabilitation programmes

Maintaining a healthy sleep pattern

Supporting community activities and leisure

Driving the client's adapted vehicle

Maintaining a safe environment at home and in the community

Cleaning and maintaining care equipment

Supporting hospital and therapy appointments

Completing daily records, medication records, timesheets and incident reports

Liaising with family members and other professionals where required

You will be fully trained in all aspects of the client's clinical care and will receive ongoing support and supervision from the management team.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary

Holiday Pay

Pension

On-going training

Supervision support from an established care team

Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral! 

The Successful Applicant will:        

Be Female, due to the personal care

requirements of the role

Hold a full and clean UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Have previous experience working as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant

Have experience with PEG feeding – preferred

Have experience in complex care and/or supporting individuals with physical disabilities

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be confident working independently

Be reliable, professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries

Be a non-smoker, in line with the client's preference

Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check 

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated,

this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Apply now we would love to hear from you