Support Worker

at  Active Care Group

PLEASE NOTE AS WE DO NOT HOLD A VALID COMPANY SPONSORSHIP LICENCE, WE CANNOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker with a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle as they will be required to transport the client.
You will have plenty of get up and go and like to be out and about to support our client who is an active outdoorsy 29-year-old man registered blind with learning difficulties who lives in his own home in the Mere, Warminster area along with his small dog and 2 budgies.
Providing high quality support including domestic care, social & leisure outings, gym attendance, beach visits, walks, lunches out while enabling him to be an independent individual.
You will also need to work closely with the Occupational Therapist in supporting the individual in learning to use assistive technology for the visually impaired.

• Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems
• Liaise with and support the family as required
• Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained
• Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
• Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client
• Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate