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Support Worker/Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £17 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westcountry Case Management |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WCM1198/PCHA/FW/309 |
Summary
Support Worker/Personal Assistant (Plymouth)
Required for a client is a 46-year-old gentleman who was injured following a road traffic accident in July 2020 when he was hit by a car at a roundabout whilst cycling home from work. He suffered a moderate/severe acquired brain injury, several fractures including C7 spinal fracture and a spinal haematoma.
Our client continues to experience physical and cognitive difficulties as a result of his injuries – notably challenges with planning, organisation and memory. He gets fatigued easily which can impact on his mood and motivation. The client has good communication skills, however can present with a stammer and nystagmus in pressured situations. The client has a good sense of humour however can present with disinhibition which may cause unintended offence at times.
Our client lives at home with his wife and son. He is an ex Royal Marine with 21 years of service prior to discharge in 2022. He has an active lifestyle and enjoys a range of activities including woodwork, swimming, wheelchair rugby and gardening with a veteran’s charity. The client is actively involved in the veteran community and has competed in the Invictus Games.
The client has a very busy and full life with a schedule of rehabilitative therapies being undertaken by a team of professionals.
Occasionally, the client cares for his 2-year-old grandson for short periods of time within the home environment. This may take place whilst the personal assistant is working within the environment. The client has 2 dogs who are friendly but can be excitable and noisy.
Hours – 16 hours pr week –
5-hour shift from 9am until 2 pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
1 hour for admin per week to allow for supervision, MDT meetings and other administrative duties.
Rate of Pay
£17.00 per hour weekedays
£20.00per hour weekends (occasional)
Qualifications (desirable)
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Care.
• Previous relevant experience.
Other requirements (essential)
• Applicants must have a full driving licence as they will be required to drive the client’s vehicle (Applicant may transport the client in their own vehicle if they prefer and will need to provide MOT certificate and business insurance details).
• This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, which the employer will obtain and fund on your behalf. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
Westcountry Case Management Ltd
01626 770729
We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.
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.
This post is compliant with paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupation requirements.
Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be an excellent response to the advert.
As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL THE SCREENING QUESTIONS ARE FILLED IN TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.
Required for a client is a 46-year-old gentleman who was injured following a road traffic accident in July 2020 when he was hit by a car at a roundabout whilst cycling home from work. He suffered a moderate/severe acquired brain injury, several fractures including C7 spinal fracture and a spinal haematoma.
Our client continues to experience physical and cognitive difficulties as a result of his injuries – notably challenges with planning, organisation and memory. He gets fatigued easily which can impact on his mood and motivation. The client has good communication skills, however can present with a stammer and nystagmus in pressured situations. The client has a good sense of humour however can present with disinhibition which may cause unintended offence at times.
Our client lives at home with his wife and son. He is an ex Royal Marine with 21 years of service prior to discharge in 2022. He has an active lifestyle and enjoys a range of activities including woodwork, swimming, wheelchair rugby and gardening with a veteran’s charity. The client is actively involved in the veteran community and has competed in the Invictus Games.
The client has a very busy and full life with a schedule of rehabilitative therapies being undertaken by a team of professionals.
Occasionally, the client cares for his 2-year-old grandson for short periods of time within the home environment. This may take place whilst the personal assistant is working within the environment. The client has 2 dogs who are friendly but can be excitable and noisy.
Hours – 16 hours pr week –
5-hour shift from 9am until 2 pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
1 hour for admin per week to allow for supervision, MDT meetings and other administrative duties.
Rate of Pay
£17.00 per hour weekedays
£20.00per hour weekends (occasional)
Qualifications (desirable)
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Care.
• Previous relevant experience.
Other requirements (essential)
• Applicants must have a full driving licence as they will be required to drive the client’s vehicle (Applicant may transport the client in their own vehicle if they prefer and will need to provide MOT certificate and business insurance details).
• This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, which the employer will obtain and fund on your behalf. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
Westcountry Case Management Ltd
01626 770729
We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.
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.
This post is compliant with paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupation requirements.
Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be an excellent response to the advert.
As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL THE SCREENING QUESTIONS ARE FILLED IN TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.