To assist a 32 year old man with a spinal cord injury to live independently at home. Driver and 1 year’s experience of working with clients with a physical disability essential. Preferably you have a calm, positive outlook with an NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care. An NVQ is not essential.
Rota includes am, pm plus occasional sleep in nights, over 7 days.
Rates of pay p/h: £10.00/£12.00 & £6.00/£7.00 for sleep ins
An Enhanced CRB will be pursued.
Interested? Call 01844 214669 quoting ref. NC 1009

Details regarding the Support Worker role

The client who is 32 years old sustained a spinal cord injury 4 years ago following a fall.
His disability means he has restriction in movement and weakness in his arms and legs. He is able to walk short distances with crutches but is at risk of falls and generally uses a wheelchair which he can self propel indoors. Outdoors he can require some support with his wheelchair.

To void urine he has a catheter and leg bag. He uses a suppository in the morning to assist with emptying his bowels. He has very severe spasms as a result of his spinal injury and is on a pump to control them.

Currently the client lives alone in a 1 bedroom flat. In the near future he hopes to move to a larger property in the same area. He has help from carers via a care agency. He also has a lot of support from his parents who live locally. He is now looking to recruit his own carers, who will help him in the home but also can take him out into the community.

You will be required to assist with aspects of the client’s personal care. These include supporting him with his bowel management and catheter bag, showering, shaving and getting in and out of bed.

You will also be required to support the client with running his own home to include cleaning, shopping, laundry and meal preparation. In addition your role will include supporting the client to access the community and participating in activities of interest to him. The client is interested in writing and composing music, and would like to purchase and use a computer. You will be required to drive the client in his car.
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As a support worker with this client you will preferably have an NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, at least 1 year’s experience of working with people with disabilities and a willingness to be flexible around hours, including very occasional sleep – in shifts if the client is poorly. You may be required to go on holiday occasionally with the client. You will be expected to provide a high standard of care, and to attend training relevant to the clients care. ie. bladder and bowel management, manual handling. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the physical ability to assist the client out and about in the community. Punctuality, reliability and the importance of doing things in the way that things have been shown are important to the client, as is the need for sensitivity to his requiring his own personal space at times.

You will be provided with induction and training regarding the specific personal care needs of the client. You will also receive frequent supervision sessions to help develop your expertise with the client and maintain standards of practise.

Rota:
Monday to Friday: 8.00am-1.00pm, 5.00pm-7.00pm, 9.30pm-10.30pm
Saturday: 8.00am – 11.00am, 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Sunday 8.00am – 11.00am 9.30pm – 10.30pm



Rates of pay:
£10.00 per hour weekdays
£12.00 per hour weekends
£5.80 per hour sleep in nights

You are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ holiday per annum pro rata.
You will be required to complete a satisfactory two-month probationary period.
It is a legal requirement that, before starting work with a new employer, you must produce evidence of your entitlement to work in the UK, therefore should you be invited to interview, please bring photographic ID, and your driving licence.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th November 2009. If you have not heard from us by 12th November 2009, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Interviews will be held on the 12th November 2009.

Brownbill Associates Ltd is assisting the client to recruit a number of support workers.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1 year’s experience of working with clients with a physical disability

Physically fit to participate in clients activities, physically able to support moving and handling needs

Able to support client with bowel management

Car driver with clean license

Excellent communication skills

Able to commit to the working hours

Able to maintain confidentiality

Willing to work as part of a small team

Willing to partake in training sessions and supervision and use new information in your role as support worker

Ability to support clients chosen lifestyle and interests

Ability to work in the clients environment – home and community

Willingness to escort client on occasional holidays

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Good sense of humour, active, positive outlook, calm, patient and able to use own initiative

Non smoker

Interest in music and understanding of computers

Contact details

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• Phone: 01844 214669 and quote ref Nc 1009

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