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Support Worker

Nurse Seekers
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a dedicated support worker to provide exceptional care for a young client with cerebral palsy.
  • The role requires previous experience in caring for clients with physical and communication difficulties, along with excellent communication skills.
  • Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Care and be at least 21 years old.
  • The position offers a market-leading pay rate, with flexible shift patterns and paid time and a half on bank holidays.
  • Full training and support will be provided, but sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate support worker who is passionate about

their job, enjoys delivering exceptional care and would relish working with young children.

ROLE SUMMARY

The client is a bright and bubbly individual with cerebral palsy, who lives at home with his

parents. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills as the client

communicates via his eye gazes and he will need to clearly understand what is being said to him.

The role involves working with the family and case manager to support the client to ensure

consistency and high standards of care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To follow the Health & Wellbeing plan as documented for the client
  • Treat the client with respect and dignity, acknowledging their individuality in a non-judgemental way.
  •  assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own life
  • To liaise with and support the family as required.
  • To be aware of any significant changes in the client’s health

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Previous experience of caring or providing care for clients with physical and communication difficulties.
  • Good understanding of the personal and physical needs of a client with physical and cognitive difficulties.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 2 or above or equivalent in Care
  • Age 21 and over
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
  • Friendly, approachable, empathetic, caring and kind.

Benefits:

  • Market leading pay rate
  • flexible shift pattern
  • Day and night shifts available
  • Bank holidays are payed time and a half.

Full training, supervision and support will be provided as required.

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

If you are Support Worker looking to work in a truly rewarding role, please apply to Jack today!

Alternatively, please call and one of experienced consultants will be more than happy to talk you through the role in more detail

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.