Support Worker (Bank)

BANK SUPPORT WORKER

Required to support a gentleman in his forties who lives in his own property in Exeter with a 24-hour package of support (sleeping nights). The client is currently supported by a small team led by a highly competent and experienced team leader.

The client was involved in a road traffic collision. He has some residual cognitive, communication and emotional difficulties and fatigues very quickly.

His hobbies include, cycling, walking, gardening, cinema and listening to the radio. He loves being outside and likes staff to take him shopping and for walks on the beach or in the countryside. He also enjoys watching the soaps and is a keen Dr Who fan. He attends local day centres twice a week and likes to go for dinner with friends regularly. He also attends the Dawlish Garden Trust once a week where he is supported to engage in a variety of gardening and agricultural activities.

He has access to a vehicle which staff are insured to drive. This allows him to access the shops, community and leisure activities.

Previous brain injury experience in a similar role, full driving licence and own car are essential.

An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable.

Bank hours available. Travel time is paid for travel in excess of 30 minutes.

Days / times to be discussed at interview but likely to include additional cover for holiday and sickness

£15.95 per hour day rate / waking nights

Sleeping / night rate paid at NLW (currently £12.71 per hour)

This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS.

You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service

Westcountry Case Management Ltd

01626 770729

Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.

As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals.

This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.

Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients’ care package on his behalf.