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JOB TITLE: Female Support Worker

JOB TYPE: Part-time Permanent

LOCATION: Rochdale area

HOURS: Tuesday 15:00 to 22:00

Friday 08:30 to 15:30

Every other Sunday 11:00 to 18:00

(Totalling 35 hours over a 2 week period)

Additional cover for sickness and holidays.

RATE OF PAY: £14.07 weekdays

£16.19 weekends

Annual pay reviews

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a female support worker to provide assistance in everyday activities to a lady in her early 50’s with an acquired brain injury and complex needs.

Our client lives with her parents and pet dog (applicant must be comfortable in the presence of a dog), in the Rochdale area. She enjoys films and DVDs, crafts, swimming, pottery, and varied days out. Our client is in need of an experienced and age-appropriate support worker, who will support her to undertake activities in the home and community.

Working under the supervision of the Case Manager and Team Leader. Working as a member of a support team, providing support with everyday activities and meeting the needs of the client as requested in line with her Care Plan. For the most part this is a lone working position, working 1:1 with the client.

Full clean driving licence is essential. Support staff are required to drive the client’s own manual vehicle.

Previous support worker experience is essential.

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

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Our client

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Family of the client

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Clinical Case Manager

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Team Leader

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Other members of the support team

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COP solicitors who will provide employment on behalf of the client.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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To support the client with daily living tasks as outlined in the care plan.

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To provide prompts to the client when necessary.

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To respect the client’s family and work in partnership with them.

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To be aware of the client’s dietary needs and be confident in preparing and cooking bespoke meals.

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To be aware of the client’s overall health and follow care plans and guidance.

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To encourage and support the client to participate in activities in the home and community.

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To understand the importance of routine and to support the client to maintain her routine.

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To drive the client in her own vehicle.

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To attend medical appointments with the client, as required.

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To maintain the client’s safety and well-being in accordance with risk assessments and the care plan, but to also use initiative where necessary.

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To understand the client’s psychological/emotional needs and to use appropriate strategies, as advised.

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To communicate and interact with the client in a way that is appropriate for her needs.

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To undertake medication management and related tasks.

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To complete daily reports and verbal handovers.

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To attend regular 1:1 supervision with Team Leader or Case Manager.

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To attend staff meetings and complete training as necessary