Female Support Worker

Description:

To provide care and support to a determined young lady who has an acquired brain injury with complex care needs.

You will work in the person’s own home and undertake a wide range of duties including personal care and supporting with and promoting the rehabilitation including physiotherapy and speech and language therapy. Enabling the client to access leisure and community activities and willingness to accompany and support on family holidays may also be part of the role.

The role requires sensitivity to the clients needs (and those of her family) and to work in partnership with therapists and other professionals, to meet her needs and to support her rehabilitation progression.

Applicants should be aware that the client has a pet cat and dog and therefore some duties around pet care will be required.

Hours of work:

36 hours per week including days, nights and some weekends

Rate of pay:

·Weekday £15.00 per hour
·Weekday night £16.00 per hour
·Saturday day £16.00 per hour
·Sunday day £17.00 per hour
·Weekend night £17.00 per hour
·Bank Holiday weekday £22.50 per hour
·Bank holiday night £24.00 per hour

Applicants must have a full driving licence and will be expected to drive the clients vehicle.

Due to the nature of the role an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Bush & Co are acting as agents for our client.

You may have experience in the following: Alternative job titles for a Female Support Worker may include Women's Advocate, Care Assistant, Client Support Specialist, Personal Care Attendant, Patient Care Coordinator, Community Support Worker, Social Services Assistant, Client Care Facilitator, and Behavioral Health Technician.

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