Support Worker

Support Worker

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support a child with a cerebral palsy in the Newcastle upon Tyne area.

You will support him with his rehabilitation programme and to increase his independence, both at home and in the community. Training and supervision will be given.

This post currently operates 3pm to 8pm 2 days per week however may include evening, weekend shifts and occasional sleep in duties in the future.

Post open to women - GOQ applies

1. To work with a child with disabilities, initially and primarily at home.

2. To be responsible to the client via the Case Manager.

3. To provide assistance and support as directed by the Case Manager, and adhere to

JSP policies.

4. To help the client with his ability to communicate and to follow the guidelines of the

Speech and Language therapist.

5. To provide personal care as required, including care of PEG and PEG site.

6. If required to do so, to provide nutritional, blended meals for the client via his PEG

[following appropriate training], with the agreement of parents.

7. To be flexible in hours of work to satisfy the clients requirements.

8. To carry out domestic duties in the client’s house as appropriate, for example, changing

client’s sheets/washing and drying of clothes and keeping his room clean and tidy.

12. To undertake training and supervision as agreed by the Case Manager.

13. To liaise closely with any other professionals as directed by the Case Manager.

14. To work within agreed care techniques and strategies documented in the care plan.

15. To work alongside the client’s therapists and assist with agreed rehabilitation

strategies and techniques.

16. To ensure client confidentiality in all matters relating to the client.

17. Any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed

with the client and Case Manager.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

The following skills and aptitudes are essential when working with a person who has

cerebral palsy:-

Essential

1. Communication – the ability to communicate with a client who is largely non -verbal,

and also in writing for shift recording purposes.

2. Patience –the ability to provide a calm and consistent approach.

3. Open mindedness – the ability to see things from other peoples’ perspectives and to

work in a respectful and adaptable way, within the family home.

4. Flexibility – the ability to work outside a routine when a situation demands it.

5. Team work – the ability to work effectively with a variety of people involved with the

client.

6. Conscientiousness – the ability to take pride in own work, which will include good

timekeeping and perseverance.

7. Awareness of risk – the ability to identify areas of risk and present ideas of how to

reduce that risk.

8. Self-motivation – the ability to remain motivated to provide support in spite of

difficult circumstances in order to maintain the level of care required.

9. Initiative – the ability to take a proactive role when required.

10. New learning – the ability to adapt to different situations.

11. A positive and reassuring approach, confident but not patronising to the client.

12. Literacy skills – ability to read and understand appropriate written material.

13. Sense of humour.

14. Professional approach – the ability to be responsible and mature; to be punctual for

work; to be approachable at all times; to maintain a professional relationship and to

respect issues relating to confidentiality, and the family as a whole.

Additional criteria to criteria to work with this

individual client

Essential

1. Mental and Physical stamina

2. Availability and capability to work hours requested.

3. Trustworthy and respectful.

4. Relaxed around dogs.

 Physical capability to move and handle client

Preferred

1. Experience of working with a person with cerebral palsy and PEG

2. Experience of working in client’s family home.

3. Experience of one to one work with clients

4. Interest in the outdoors

5. Non-smoker

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the UK?

Work Location: One location