Female Support Worker

Job description

Job Title : Female Support Worker
Location: Garstang, PR3
Job Type : Full time, Permanent, Days, waking nights and sleep ins available
Pay: £28,000K per annum
Shift and Schedule: 08:00-20:00 / 08:00-17:00 / 17:00-23:00 / plus sleep then 07:00-08:00 / 20:00-08:00

The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a 20-year-old female living with Cerebral Palsy in her own home in the Garstang area.

This is a rewarding complex care role for someone enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and passionate about supporting a young person to maintain her independence, enjoy an active lifestyle and get the most out of everyday life.

Our client enjoys getting out into the community, including shopping, going to the cinema and quiz nights, as well as spending time socialising with friends. She also enjoys indoor activities such as playing games with her younger brothers, pamper sessions and listening to music.

Her days can include a range of therapy and rehabilitation activities, including hydrotherapy, using her movement harness and passive stretches.

As well as supporting her with day-to-day activities, you will provide assistance with her personal care and clinical needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as she uses alternative communication techniques but enjoys socialising and engaging with those around her.

Client & Role
This is a complex care package where the successful Support Worker will provide support with:
PEG feeding and nutrition
Medication administration
Seizure management
Respiratory care
Personal care
Continence care
Mobility and physical management
Supporting therapy and rehabilitation programmes
Maintaining a healthy sleep pattern
Supporting community activities and leisure
Driving the client's adapted vehicle
Maintaining a safe environment at home and in the community
Cleaning and maintaining care equipment
Supporting hospital and therapy appointments
Completing daily records, medication records, timesheets and incident reports
Liaising with family members and other professionals where required
You will ...

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English