Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join the support team of a young man with a brain injury living with his family in the Dewsbury area
.

• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £13.46 per hour weekdays / £14.49 per hour weekends
• Shifts: 2 x 10 hour shifts per week, 8.00am - 6.00pm on a rota basis, including every other Saturday

CCMS Ltd - Who We Are

We offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.

Support and contribute towards the planning and delivery of individual care, supporting in all aspects of daily living, as our client has physical, sensory & cognitive disabilities and is wheelchair dependent. This position will come with a degree of flexible working to support the pursuit of interests in live music, extra shifts and the cover of staff sickness and annual leave.

Work with a treatment team of therapists (SALT, Physiotherapist & Occupational Therapist) to complete therapy programmes, motivate & engage the client in recreational & educational activities. Experience in delivering therapy programmes is desirable but full training will be provided.

Experience of working with young adults with physical & cognitive impairment is essential. The position is suited to someone who has a positive attitude plus the ability to motivate & engage. The young man is a music enthusiast, loves comedy and likes to go out for food.

Someone with a musical interest would be preferable but not essential.

A current driving license is essential. Experience of driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle is preferrable, but not essential as training will be provided.

Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

If you would like to join our team as our new Support Worker, then please click ‘
apply
' today. We look forward to hearing from you!