Female Support Worker

Active Care Group

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Job summary

Care and Case Management Services Ltd(CCMS)are fully committed to delivering excellent support to all of our clients and their families and put their thoughts and expectations at the heart of everything we do!

Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

We have an amazing opportunity for an empathetic and dynamic *Female Care Assistant with a full driving licence to join a team supporting a lady in the Durham area.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.34 to £13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

006544

Job locations

CCMS

Durham

Durham

DH1 3EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet our Client:

Our client is alady in her 50s who had a brain injury a number of years ago, due to this she haspoor short-term memory andsome challenging behaviours.She is independently mobile and can communicate fully. She requires prompting and supervising with her personal care, making meals and day to day activities. You will engage with the client in their home and with activities, she lovesmusic, the theatre, jigsaws, puzzles, and movies.

Any applicant needs to have patience and empathy. A background in ABI/support work is desirable but not essential.

*Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

What you'll be working:

  • 16 hours per week
  • On a shift rota basis which can include Weekdays, Weekends and Sleep Ins

What you will be doing:

  • Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
  • Liaise with and support the family as required
  • Assist the client with personal care as needed
  • Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
  • Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records
  • Participate in moving andhandling procedures as specified for the client
  • Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

CCMS are not an employment agency, we help our clients to recruit their own support workers as part of our case management service, You will be employed directly by the client,however, CCMS oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

CCMS offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.

Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life

Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet our Client:

Our client is alady in her 50s who had a brain injury a number of years ago, due to this she haspoor short-term memory andsome challenging behaviours.She is independently mobile and can communicate fully. She requires prompting and supervising with her personal care, making meals and day to day activities. You will engage with the client in their home and with activities, she lovesmusic, the theatre, jigsaws, puzzles, and movies.

Any applicant needs to have patience and empathy. A background in ABI/support work is desirable but not essential.

*Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

What you'll be working:

  • 16 hours per week
  • On a shift rota basis which can include Weekdays, Weekends and Sleep Ins

What you will be doing:

  • Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
  • Liaise with and support the family as required
  • Assist the client with personal care as needed
  • Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
  • Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records
  • Participate in moving andhandling procedures as specified for the client
  • Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

CCMS are not an employment agency, we help our clients to recruit their own support workers as part of our case management service, You will be employed directly by the client,however, CCMS oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

CCMS offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.

Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrolin the DBS update service

Experience

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • Flexible approach necessary with regards to working shift patterns
  • Work well under pressure
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrolin the DBS update service

Experience

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • Flexible approach necessary with regards to working shift patterns
  • Work well under pressure

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

Active Care Group

Address

CCMS

Durham

Durham

DH1 3EH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

CCMS

Durham

Durham

DH1 3EH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner – Case Management

Belinda Lambert

belinda.lambert@activecaregroup.co.uk

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.34 to £13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

006544

Job locations

CCMS

Durham

Durham

DH1 3EH


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