Care and Support Worker

JOB TITLE: Care and Support Worker

EMPLOYER: Client through his financial deputy

SUPERVISED/MANAGED BY: Case Manager

LOCATION: Edgware HA8

PAY: Minimum of £18 per hour dependent on experience

HOURS: You will work 12-hour shifts. Minimum of 24 hours per week. But you will need to be able to work flexibly and cover for illness/holiday of the other support workers.

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JOB PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity has become available to support a delightful young man in his home. You will work as part of a team and care is provided 2:1.

Your role will involve, attending to their personal care needs, assisting with mobility and transfers and supporting with clinical tasks, including management of a PEG feeding tube

You will work according to the support plan.

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PRACTICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To be able work within the client’s home, and as part of a team.

To be able to follow instructions/guidelines.

To be versatile in approach, energetic and affable.

To provide physical assistance for transfers and personal care.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To complete written support worker notes

To develop and maintain effective communication with the client, their family and the team.

To be available for regular supervision.

To complete training in relevant areas.

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HOURS

The successful applicant will need to be able to work flexibly and cover for illness/holiday of the other support workers.

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ESSENTIALS

Be able to take instruction and work as part of a team

Experience with working with people. Experience in care desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided.

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PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Friendly personality

Flexible

Punctual

Patient

Trustworthy

Innovative

Committed

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This post will be subject to a DBS check, and you will also be asked to provide two references.

Brownbill Case Management Services is assisting the client to recruit and employ support worker positions for a care team