Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Ingatestone Essex

Salary: £16 - £18 per hour depending on shift times

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Part time hours are available for this role

Job Ref ZB003

About Us:

We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.

The Role:

• We are looking to expand Robbie's current team to support his busy and active life. These positions are within a friendly team who provide Robbie with day and night-time support. Robbie lives in an adapted property with his parents and siblings. He attends a specialist school as a day student, Monday to Friday
• Robbie is a 13-year-old boy you sustained a brain injury at the time of his birth. He has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Robbie receives nutrition and hydration via gastrostomy (feeding tube). He is hearing impaired and is reliant on hearing aids. Robbie uses Makaton Sign Language. He is a wheelchair user and is a reliant on medication daily and in emergency situations
• Robbie can at times exhibit some challenging behaviours when overwhelmed or frustrated and needs understanding and kind support workers to be responsive to his needs. Training will be provided
• Robbie enjoys YouTube and playing with his virtual reality headset. He loves messy play and using his trampoline. Robbie enjoys visiting theme parks with his family. He requires full adult support to access activities, meet his needs and to ensure his safety

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To support Robbie in maximising his ability to participate in meaningful activities of daily living. To promote Robbie's independence
• To meet Robbie's personal care and hygiene needs. To include washing, dressing, skin, teeth, hair, and nail care
• To ensure that Robbie's nutrition, hydration, and medication needs are met. Following care plans with precision
• To enable and promote pursuing therapeutic and leisure activities for Robbie both at home and in the community

Hours:

Various hours and shifts available including a waking night or daytime shifts either in the mornings or evenings. Hours and shifts can be discussed at interview

Term Time Weekdays

6:00 until 9:00 and then 15:00 until 20:30

Term Time Night Shifts - Sunday to Thursday

20:00 until 6:15 - Sleep in shifts to be the same

Weekend days and School Holiday's weekdays

08:15 to 20:30 - Split shifts

Night-time Support at Weekends - Friday and Saturday and school holidays

20:15 - to 8: 30 - Sleep in shifts to be the same

Experience And Skills:

• Full clean driving licence and willing to undergo training to drive Robbie's wheelchair accessible vehicle
• Willingness to learn or already possess some experience and knowledge of cerebral palsy and working with young people with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge
• Robbie and his family have a positive attitude and a zest for life, they value support workers who are friendly and positive, and who are willing to support them both at home and in the community Support workers will also need to respect their privacy
• Experience of working in a family home is an advantage
• Use of safe moving and handling practices and a willingness to refresh skills and learn further
• Ability to keep accurate care records
• Follow local policies and procedures

BHL is committed to the protection of individuals from avoidable harm and abuse. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for this role.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Young Persons Advisor, Support Assistant, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, , Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Support may also be considered for this role.