(REF: 300) Support Worker – Caerphilly
- caerphilly, wales, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
Job Description
I’m a 20-year-old male who sustained a brain injury as a baby. I’m a wheelchair user and have complex behavioural, cognitive, and physical needs. I’m described by the people who know me best as 'a real character', funny, cheeky and determined. I’m a sociable, young man with a great sense of humour, but can get very anxious when trying new things or going to new places, it can take me a little while to get used to new people. When I get anxious, I don’t always react in the right way, but when I’m put at ease, I can be very good company.I need help with personal care and transfers, but my physiotherapist and current Support Workers are helping me to get stronger and to learn new skills. I would like support to access community facilities or to experience social and leisure activities, engage in therapy, and to further develop my life skills. Whilst I like trips out, I also enjoy my time at home doing things such as playing games like bingo, singing Karaoke and anything food related. Although I need a lot of support, I love being as independent as possible and I enjoy helping with household tasks and food preparation which I would like to develop further.I am looking for an enthusiastic, fun, patient, and reliable support team to help me to manage my personal care and to engage as independently as possible, in the activities I love. You will need to be calm and patient under pressure and be able to apply a consistent approach and work well as a team.A full induction and training will be provided. This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.
To join me as a Support Worker you will:
- Be able to drive and have use of a car.
- Be willing to drive my van.
- Be willing to transport me using your own vehicle.
- Have experience of working with young adults.
- Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Above the industry average for pay
- Mileage rate - 45p per mile
- Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client, which can make a real difference)
- Great opportunity for professional development
- Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
- Bespoke client induction and training
- Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager