Support Worker, Community Health

About The Role

Location: Portland, Dorset

Days &

Hours:

8-10 hours a week, over 2 days (4-5 hours per day). Planned with Case Manager and client.

Pay: £15.00 per hour Monday - Friday

Driver required: Essential, requires business insurance (mileage paid)

Own vehicle for work: Yes, for duty and training.

• Supporting adults with a disability and with reduced motivation

• Experience working with adults with disabilities and an interest in therapy

Michael, born in 1977, lives with his fiancé and two children. Michael loves old bangers and has been known to buy and sell them frequently! He loves tinkering with old cars and in the past, he enjoyed horse riding.

Michael has Achondroplasia, which he has had from birth and an incomplete spinal cord injury. He finds that he has reduced mobility, stamina and is unable to climb stairs. He also has reduced motivation, initiation and needs support at times to reason through decisions that need to be made. He finds it difficult to establish a routine and get out of his property on a regular basis.

He would like to get involved in hobbies and leisure of his choice at home and in the community and feel more independent.

Michael is looking for an experienced buddy to support him in developing his ability to get out of his property, become involved in hobbies and leisure activities of his choice, feel more active and have assistance and support in managing paperwork and becoming more organized. You will be able to go on dog walks with Michael. This job will suit someone who is calm but very proactive and able to bring lots of enthusiasm to the role.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to Michael’s life by maximizing his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible, a truly rewarding role for someone who can communicate effectively and has the ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth, and compassion.

• £15.00 per hour Monday - Friday
• Ongoing training & support provided.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Sick leave entitlement
• Free DBS check.

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

• Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
• Experience with working with individuals who have difficulties with motivation and initiation.
• Experience of working with disability.
• Confident and comfortable working in Michael’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family.
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Michael's needs.
• Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner.
• A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team.
• Can develop productive and professional relationships with others.
• Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity.
• Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements.
• Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach.
• Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy.
• Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality.
• Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate.
• Able to think creatively and to use initiative.
• Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice.
• A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed).

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