Cerebral Palsy Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare have an opportunity for dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Bristol, Somerset, providing either waking night care or day care for a young, bubbly boy with cerebral palsy who loves being outside, reading and playing games. 

Due to the support needs for this role you must be able to drive as well as have access to your own vehicle if you are not local to the area.

Working Hours:

You will be a part of a team delivering care working either waking nights (three or four shifts per week, 8:30pm - 7:30am) or days (four hours per day 4:00pm - 8:00pm two weekdays and one weekend day per week) 

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• Assisting with care programme.
• Assisting with household cleaning.
• 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:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and Check Ins
• Both online and In-person training
  

An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

Our Safeguarding Commitment:

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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