Come Join Our Team!
We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Our client is a lady in her 30's who lives in her own home with her husband, she enjoys socialising, time with family, meals out and shopping, puzzles, crafts, cooking and is a big fan of Harry Potter! Due to an acquired brain injury she uses a wheelchair among having other support needs.
Due to the clients support needs and preference the successful candidate will need to be female, have previous brain injury or complex needs experience, hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle along with being motivated and driven to help our client engage with her interests. They will also need to possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.
Pay: £175 per shift weekdays & £230 per shift weekends.
Hours: 24 hours per week over two days (09:30 - 21:30 with sleep-ins)
Key Responsibilities:
The Libertatem Healthcare Group (part of Sonderwell) was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, we provide our clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.
- Supporting, and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
- Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
- Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
- Providing emotional support and companionship.
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
- Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
- A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
- To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact [email protected]
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