Support Worker / Therapy Assistant

(Ref: AS9) Support Worker/Therapy Assistant

Permanent

Location: Caerphilly

Hours per week: Between 16 hours & 34 hours

Working Pattern: Weekdays: Monday to Friday

Two days: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Three days: 7.00am – 10.00am & 2.00pm – 7.00pm

(Flexibility is required as days are not set and could change weekly)

(Flexibility required for occasional overnight shift; occasional weekend away to support client)

Pay per hour: Weekday/Weekends/Bank Holidays (7am to 11pm) = £14

Sleep shifts (11pm to 7pm) = £11.44

Closing date: 19th February 2025

(Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I’m an 18-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 physio and current Support Workers are helping me to get stronger and to learn new skills. I would like support to help me transition to my new adult placement, three days a week, after you collect me and take me home; I’d like help with food preparation.

I would also like support for two days a week to access community facilities or to experience social and leisure activities, engage in therapy, and to further develop my life skills. I like to be active and busy, and love playing games, especially bingo, singing karaoke and anything food-related. I enjoy being outdoors and would like to try bowling, eating out and other similar things. Although I need a lot of support, I love being as independent as possible and I enjoy helping with domestic and household tasks.

I am looking for an enthusiastic, fun, patient, and reliable support team to help me 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.

To join me as a Support Worker/Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Be willing to drive my van.
• Have experience of working with young adults.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

(This role would be an excellent opportunity for a therapy student or psychology graduate).

A full induction and training will be provided. This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.

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