Support Worker, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool

AMS Case Management; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Support Worker, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool

Reference:SW/SA/JLG

Title: Support Worker

Location: Lytham St Annes, Blackpool

Rate of Pay:

• Monday to Friday – £16.00 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday – £17.00 per hour
• Bank holidays – £32.00 per hour
• Sleep/overnights – National Living Wage

Working Hours: term time – 13 hour per week / school holidays – 16 hours per week

Term time:

• Monday: 17:00 – 20:00
• Friday: 17:00 – 20:00
• Saturday: 13:00 – 17:00

School holidays:

• Monday: 13:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 13:00 – 17:00
• Saturday: 13:00 – 17:00

Overnight and weekend respite will also be required at the client’s request, along with possible support during the family holidays.

Previous Experience Desirable but Not Essential:

• Background/training in epilepsy (Please note that full training from the client’s multi-disciplinary team will be provided)

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without the right valid right to work, you will not be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

About the Role:

We are looking for a support worker to support our client in his home and in the community. This will involve taking an active role in his care, under the supervision of appointed therapy professionals. Our client attends school and would like a support worker to support him after school, at the weekends, and in the school holidays. He would like support to engage in activities within the community and to encourage him to become as independent as possible. A private case manager is involved working alongside the client and his family. A full induction training programme will be organised in order to familiarise the successful candidate with our client’s needs and complete training on his therapy programme.

About the Client:

Our client is a 14-year-old male who suffered with the effects or cerebral palsy due to complications at birth. This has affected his development, mobility, cognition, and social and emotional development. Our client is outgoing, confident, and has a great sense of humour. He is adventurous and enjoys taking part in many activities such as bowling, darts, pool, and climbing etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• To provide assistance with all of the client’s care requirements.
• To administer medication as prescribed and to maintain associated medication records.
• To support the client to prepare and cook meals.
• To ensure that the client engages in activities of his choice in and outside of the home.
• To promote the client’s wellbeing and happiness.
• To provide assistance with all aspects of the client’s ongoing rehabilitation under the supervision of treating doctors and therapists.
• To maintain a safe environment for the client, in the home and in all community-based activities (subject to completion of risk assessment training).
• To follow the support programme agreed with the case manager, therapists, and the client.
• To be responsible for domestic chores linked with the client’s overall care. These will include laundry, ironing, and cleaning, and any additional tasks in the interests of providing a safe, clean, and efficient environment.
• To advise the family, or where appropriate, the case manager of any concerns regarding the client’s physical and psychological health.
• To use initiative when unforeseen events occur and the family/case manager are not directly available to provide guidance.
• To work as a member of a small team responsible to the case manager and to ensure good communication, flexibility, and a consistent approach to care.
• To attend support worker meetings and training sessions as requested.
• To make a daily report following each duty regarding the client’s welfare.
• To liaise with case manager for annual leave requests and alerting the case manager of sickness that will prevent them working, in order that cover can be organised.
• To report to the case manager regarding general progress and any incidents that give rise for concern.
• To respect the privacy of the client. All matters relating to the client’s situation and family are to be treated as confidential and are not to be disclosed to a third party.
• A full clean driving licence is essential for this post. The successful candidate will require two references, and a full enhanced DBS check will be completed following acceptance of this position.

AMS Case Management are not the employer; the employment contract will be between P acting by his Deputy Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation Limited.

We are passionate about the work we do, specialising in providing the very best rehabilitation for our clients. If you would like to be considered for any of our advertised roles or any future roles within AMS Case Management, please complete the form below and send us your CV. If you’d like any more information or an informal chat about any of our current vacancies please get in touch.