Bank Support Worker - Swindon, Wiltshire

Description of Role

We are looking for a support worker to assist with taking our client into the community.

Our client is a vibrant young man with Cerebral Palsy , learning disability and Epilepsy. He requires assistance such as hoisting, PEG feeding, Personal Care and support with rescue medication.

Our client is non-verbal and is currently working with a SLT in providing a suitable communication aid, this is an exciting opportunity to broaden our client's quality of life. He attends Hydrotherapy and is well known to Occupational therapy Services.

Our client likes to go out in his own wheelchair accessible vehicle; it is essential the applicant is a competent driver. He likes to visit shops, music events and festivals, visiting animals, this is a non-exhaustive list.

The role will be working alongside another existing support worker. The applicant must be able to work alongside professionals and other care teams, with excellent record keeping and communication as there is multi agency involvement.

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to assist our client flexibly with 16 hours a month to enable our client to have longer days accessing the community.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with epilepsy management, moving & handling, cerebral palsy and learning difficulties is essential
• A full driving licence is essential
• AAC experience is preferable
• Experience with epilepsy rescue medication is desirable

Working hours:

This is a bank position

4 hour per week (average) 16 hours a month.

Rates of Pay

Weekdays: £17.00 per hour

Weekends: £19.00 per hour

Bank Holidays: £34.00 per hour

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Adult and Child Workforce Barring. Full training will be provided.

If you require any further information, please contact Recruitment on 01608 682522 or

Job Reference:

JN/KF

NB: Community Case Management Limited are not the employer

NB: Please note the employer does not offer sponsorship

About Us Community Case Management is a case management company. Case Management supports people who have experienced serious, life-changing injuries so they can live as independently and fully as possible. At CCM we don't just provide care - we coordinate everything that our client might need to rebuild their life. This includes:

• Health and rehabilitation
• Emotional wellbeing
• Education and work goals
• Daily living support
• Therapies and equipment

CCM is not a care agency. We guide and manage the care and support teams who are employed directly by the client (via a solicitor or Court of Protection Deputy). Support workers work with one client, based on the client's specific needs. CCM provide direction, supervision and training to support workers so they feel confident and capable in their role.