Female Support Worker

Active Care Group

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Job summary

At JSP we pride ourselves on the quality of the service we offer with a client centred approach respecting the individuality of each case and each person.

Main duties of the job

We have an wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Female* Support Worker with a full clean driving licence in the Crook, County Durham area. The role will be supporting a young woman with cerebral palsy.

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

£11 to £12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

006530

Job locations

County Durham - JSP Case Management

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 1RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include evening, weekend shifts and sleep in duties on a rota basis.

You will support with our client with her rehabilitation programme, to increase her independence, both at home and in the community. The role will include personal and domestic care, therapy exercises as advised by a therapy team, social and leisure outings.

Training can be provided for the right candidate and regular supervisions will take place to support you.

*We require Female Support Workers due to the occupational requirements of the client making this role compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

What you'll be working:

  • Up to 32 hours per week
  • This role includes evening, weekend shifts and sleep in duties

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 manual handling 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

For further information on this role, contact Bel at JSP on 01661 845960 or emailrecruitment@jspsh.co.ukquoting ref: NE/BS/AC/1223

What to look forward to:

  • 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
  • Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme with True Potential
  • Paid sickness after successful probationary period
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career

About us:

JSP Ltd provides an essential service to both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury. Qualified staff assess clients needs and offer individually designed case management and rehabilitation programmes. The company was established in 1994 and is now a successful rehabilitation and case management consultancy, working in close co-operation with the legal profession. We now have five offices employing around 80 staff. We manage over 400 support workers and provide services to just under 400 clients nationally.

JSP 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, JSP oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include evening, weekend shifts and sleep in duties on a rota basis.

You will support with our client with her rehabilitation programme, to increase her independence, both at home and in the community. The role will include personal and domestic care, therapy exercises as advised by a therapy team, social and leisure outings.

Training can be provided for the right candidate and regular supervisions will take place to support you.

*We require Female Support Workers due to the occupational requirements of the client making this role compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

What you'll be working:

  • Up to 32 hours per week
  • This role includes evening, weekend shifts and sleep in duties

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 manual handling 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

For further information on this role, contact Bel at JSP on 01661 845960 or emailrecruitment@jspsh.co.ukquoting ref: NE/BS/AC/1223

What to look forward to:

  • 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
  • Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme with True Potential
  • Paid sickness after successful probationary period
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career

About us:

JSP Ltd provides an essential service to both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury. Qualified staff assess clients needs and offer individually designed case management and rehabilitation programmes. The company was established in 1994 and is now a successful rehabilitation and case management consultancy, working in close co-operation with the legal profession. We now have five offices employing around 80 staff. We manage over 400 support workers and provide services to just under 400 clients nationally.

JSP 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, JSP oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • Flexible and you work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • Flexible and you work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy

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

County Durham - JSP Case Management

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 1RH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

County Durham - JSP Case Management

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 1RH


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

£11 to £12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

006530

Job locations

County Durham - JSP Case Management

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 1RH


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