Overview
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Salary: GBP 16.00 – 18.00 per hour
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full- and part-time hours available
Role: Female Rehabilitation Support Worker
Responsibilities
* Support Hannah in her own home, encouraging and enabling her to fulfil her hobbies and interests while adhering to the care plan and implementing therapy programmes.
* Actively encourage Hannah to engage in therapy programmes to increase independence and support her in daily living activities.
* Provide hands-on personal care and assist with activities of daily living as required, in a supportive capacity.
* Assist with domestic tasks (washing, cleaning, cooking), mealtimes, and scheduling activities.
* Support mobility and safe transfer activity; drive Hannah’s vehicle as required.
* Maintain professional boundaries and use positive reinforcement strategies when interacting with Hannah, including during periods of low mood.
Available Hours and Shifts
The role covers fixed day and sleeping night shifts on a fixed 2-month rota, totaling 36 hours 45 minutes per week with 12 hours 15 minutes per shift.
Rates of Pay
* Hands-on hours (07:00 – 23:00) Monday to Friday: GBP 16.00 per hour
* Saturday and Sunday: GBP 18.00 per hour
* Sleeping Night (23:00 – 07:00) Monday to Sunday: Prevailing National Minimum Wage (currently GBP 12.21 per hour)
The Client
* Hannah is a lady in her 30s who has a brain injury (2020) with significant visual impairment, coordination challenges, and increased fatigue.
* She lives at home with her husband and their dog; she enjoys social activities, fashion, and spending time with family.
* Hannah requires support in all activities of daily living, including personal care, domestic tasks, meals, mobility, driving, scheduling, use of electronic devices, and caring for her dog.
Hobbies and Interests
* Enjoys being out in the community, shopping, coffee with friends, and time with family.
* Interested in fashion, manicuring nails, and ensuring a cosy home.
* Likes evenings out (bowling, bingo), short breaks, holidays in the UK and abroad.
Requirements
* Full, clean, manual driving licence and willingness to drive Hannah’s vehicle.
Candidate Qualities
Candidates should have a natural sense of fun and enthusiasm to keep up with Hannah’s energy and lifestyle; professional boundaries and positive reinforcement are essential.
Qualifications and Job Function
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Advertising Services
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