Support Worker

Our client suffered a brain injury, he lives in his own purposely adapted home in the Stalybridge area. As a result, he needs assistance with personal hygiene, moving and handling and carrying out activities of daily living. You will undertake household tasks such as laundry, preparing simple meals and general cleaning. Our client enjoys socialising and meeting friends and family.

Motivated, patient and enthusiastic people are required, with a commitment to promoting and maintaining an independent lifestyle for an individual with significant care needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while delivering care to an individual in their own home.

Undertaking a range of duties to support the Client, you will work closely with other members of the team in providing the highest standards of health care.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, backed by previous health care experience (preferred), however full training will be given to those with the right approach and attitude

The post requires that you work independently to a very great extent. The post therefore requires that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer. Reliability, integrity and complete trustworthiness are essential attributes in this post.

Shifts:

Part time - 19 hour shifts - 6.00pm - 1.00pm, day and sleep - Alternate Saturday and/or Sundays only

Bank shifts available

Key Responsibilities

· To establish and maintain a trusting, therapeutic, working relationship with client, family & Case Manager

· To support the client in line with the Care Plan guidelines

· To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace

· To promote effective communication with all parties.

· To contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse.

· To liaise with other agencies when required.

· To complete daily records as advised including; time sheets, daily records, care plan summary and critical incidents, petty cash etc

· To attend supervision, team meetings and other meetings with the employer and other persons as nominated by the employer

· To attend training sessions as arranged

· To carry out therapy practise sessions as advised by treating professionals.

· To support the client to engage in activities, hobbies & interests within the home and in the community.

· To participate with the client in hydrotherapy sessions (heated pool therapy).

· Any other reasonable task or intervention that is required of you to ensure all aspects of the client’s health and social care needs are met.

About Northern Case Management

Northern Case Management (NCM) was established in 1997 to provide support to people with acquired neurological damage (i.e. brain and spinal cord injury) and empower them to develop their full potential and enrich their lifestyle through providing a comprehensive client focused service.

NCM work closely with the client and their family or representative to provide tailored support packages for clients in their own homes.

The client or their deputy can be the employer or NCM can be the employer. The Deputy is the employer for this client.

What we offer:

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Paid training
• Supervision from case managers
• Free DBS
• Enrolment onto pension scheme

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DL/032023