Support Worker - Days inLeamington Spa inLeamington Spa PUBLISHED WED 24 JUL 2024

PERMANENT FAMILY GYM PENSION SPINAL CORD INJURY VEHICLE

Active Care Group rFN6oV9c

We requirecandidates with a full UK drivers licence for this role. Are you looking fora role for 3 days a week? Would you love a rewarding role, supporting a client with spinal cord injury in his own home and driving out in the community? Come and join one of the UK's largest providers ofcomplex care. Within the Care in the Home division, we support clients with spinal cord injury to live at home with their families.

When you'll be working: 3 x 10 hour day shifts a week 30 hours a week What you'll be doing: This role is to support our brand newmale client with spinal cord injury in his family home and out in the community. Our client goes to the gym so you will be required to drive him there. You will be required to support our client with personal care, moving and handling, domestic duties and driving his vehicle. Full training, shadow shifts and ongoing support will be provided.

About us
What you'll have:

Full UK drivers licence

Kind and caring nature

Flexibility & reliability

Good communication skills

What to look forward to:

11.50 per hour

Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from the Care Manager provided

Accrued holiday pay

Regular consistent work with rolling rotas

Flexible zero hours contract

Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

A Nest Personal Pension account

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1,500 by recommending someone you know

……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group are an equal opportunities employer, however for genuine occupational requirements we require male support workers for this client.

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.