SUPPORT WORKER – BRAMHALL – PART-TIME & FULL-TIME POSTS

Rate of Pay: £13.13/hr weekdays – £14.18/hr weekends & Bank Holidays (pay review due April 2025)

Closing Date: 21st April 2025

Note: Applicants will not be shortlisted on CV only & an application form must be received

Part-time & full-time permanent posts

We are recruiting for an additional 60 hours per week and these can be offered flexibly, as part-time or full-time posts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the current team of staff supporting Matthew, a delightful 17-year-old who sustained an acquired brain injury at birth. For manual handling reasons, this is a 2:1 support package and the fully adapted property houses all the equipment needed to promote Matthew’s safety and independence. His hydrotherapy pool allows for the provision of water-based therapy and fun time with his younger sibling and staff will be required to support Matthew in this activity.

Respecting the privacy and dignity of the client and his family, you will provide Matthew with companionship and support his independent living in a variety of locations, primarily the family home and the local community, plus support him to access leisure activities. Matthew uses specialist high and low-tech communication aids and has a fantastic, cheeky sense of humour.

Matthew enjoys playing with his pet dog and supporting Manchester United, and as a season ticket holder, he attends home matches with his support staff. He has a wheelchair accessible vehicle which staff will be required to drive. To facilitate this, you must have a full UK or EU driving licence. Staff may be invited to accompany Matthew on family holidays, both in the UK and abroad, at no cost to themself; although this is not a mandatory part of the employment.

You should have a genuine interest in the provision of high-quality care and possess the motivation to develop trust and understanding within the role. You must be hardworking, reliable, honest and committed to providing the best support possible. Experience is preferred but not essential.

Full training and supervision will be provided before and during your employment. Following Matthew’s bespoke support plan, you will provide assistance, support, guidance and encouragement, as directed by the family, Case Manager and therapists. You will contribute to the development of care plans and risk assessments, providing feedback to the treating therapists and Case Manager.

Main Duties

  • Assisting Matthew with personal care & activities of daily living
  • Medication management & administration
  • Supporting Matthew with his rehabilitation programme within the home & community
  • Transporting & supporting Matthew with accessing sixth form, appointments, football matches, social events, family outings & holidays
  • Carrying out domestic & cleaning tasks

Hours of Work: 10 – 40 hours a week available

Shift Pattern:

Term Time
Monday – Friday
7.30am – 9.30am
3.30pm – 9.30pm
Weekends
11am – 4pm (flexible)

Non-Term Time
Monday – Friday
7.30am – 9.30am
Weekends
11am – 4pm (flexible)

Essential criteria:

  • Full UK or EU driving licence (international licence cannot be accepted due to insurance policy conditions)
  • Confidence driving the client’s wheelchair accessible vehicle
  • Ability to work on the required shifts (set shifts may be possible)
  • Ability to work well within a team & have a positive & caring attitude
  • Physical ability to undertake all aspects of manual handling & activities
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality
  • Non-smoker
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Ability to dynamically risk assess & problem-solve
  • Ability to advocate for Matthew
  • Punctuality & excellent time-keeping
  • Honesty & being an appropriate role model
  • Ability to maintain a discreet presence when Matthew requires time with his family
  • Bubbly & enthusiastic personality
  • Confident in water (hydrotherapy pool)
  • Computer literacy

Preferable criteria:

  • Experience of working in a client’s home or social care delivery
  • Knowledge/ experience of cerebral palsy
  • NVQ/QCF (Health & Social Care) or Care Certificate
  • Experience of communication aids & strategies

Link Case Management Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our clients and we will regularly provide training and undertake screening of all applicants and employees. Job offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Screening & references, and include a 6-month probation period.

The interview process will consist of an in-person or video conference formal interview and an informal in-person meeting with our client and/or their family member.

It is an offence for anyone barred from working in regulated activity, to apply for this role (Regulated activity is defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and refers to working with children, young people or adults at risk and not the ‘regulated activities’ laid out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014

Call 0161-445-5500 or email  recruitment@linkcm.co.uk for an application pack & quote LCM114-25.