Job summary
Care and Case Management Services Ltd(CCMS)are fully committed to delivering excellent support to all of our clients and their families and put their thoughts and expectations at the heart of everything we do!
Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Support Worker with a full clean driving licence to provide leadership and support to a team supporting a young man with a brain injury living with his family in the Dewsbury area.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support and contribute towards the planning and delivery of individual care,supporting in all aspects of daily living as our client has physical, sensory & cognitivedisabilities and is wheelchair dependent.
Successful applicants will receive full support, training and supervision from the established support team and Case Manager.
What you'll be working:
34 hours per week
3/4 day shifts per week on a rota basis including some Saturdays & occasional Sundays with a degree of flexible working to support the pursuit of interests in live music.
Extra shifts will be available to cover holidays.
What you will be doing:
1. Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
2. Liaise with and support the family as required
3. Assist the client with personal care as needed
4. Work with the treating team of therapists (SALT, Physiotherapist & Occupational Therapist) to complete therapy programmes, motivate & engage the client inrecreational & educational activities
5. Provide supervision and coordinate the delivery of care
6. Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
7. Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
8. Maintain accurate and confidential records
9. Participate in moving andhandling procedures as specified for the client
10. Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate
About you:
11. Full, clean UK driving licence experience of driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle preferable but not essential
12. Experience of delivering therapy programmes is desirable but full training will be provided.
13. Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
14. Experience of working with young adults with physical & cognitive impairment is essential, the position is suited to someone who has a positive attitude plus the ability to motivate & engage.
15. Previous experience working with clients with brain injury is preferable
16. Friendly and approachable
17. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrolin the DBS update service
18. Flexible and you work well under pressure
CCMS are not an employment agency, we help our clients to recruit their own support workers as part of our case management service, You will be employed directly by the client,however, CCMS oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.
CCMS offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.
Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
19. Full, clean UK driving licence
20. DBS