Overview
Contract: Permanent
Location: St Clears – Southwest Carmarthenshire
Working pattern: 16 hours weekly (Typical shifts Monday, Wednesday and Friday and either Saturday or Sunday)
Some flexibility is required to accommodate our client’s needs and activities, particularly during school holidays. Shift will include lone working or with client’s family.
We are seeking a caring, reliable female support worker to assist a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome after school, on weekends and during school holidays. The role involves providing personal care, promoting independence, supporting social participation, and ensuring safety at the home and community. The ideal candidate will have experience in disability support, excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach that empowers our client to achieve her goals.
At Case Management Cymru we provide highly professional, bespoke case management to adults and children with a range of life-changing conditions/injuries. We pride ourselves on delivering a specialist service that recognises the uniqueness of every client; all with very different aspirations and challenges.
A full induction and training will be provided. This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS.
Responsibilities
* Assist a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome after school, on weekends and during school holidays.
* Provide personal care, promote independence, support social participation, and ensure safety at home and in the community.
* Follow care plans and communicate effectively with the client and family.
Essential Information / Qualifications
* Have experience of working with children who have high care needs.
* Be able to drive and be willing to drive the family van.
* Have the ability to work hours flexibly.
* Ability to swim.
* Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.
Benefits / Why We Think You’ll Want This Role
* Above the industry average pay
* Mileage rate — 45p per mile
* Work directly for our client and not an agency (allows more meaningful time with the client)
* Great opportunity for professional development
* Part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
* Bespoke client induction and training
* Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager
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