Personal Support Worker- Female Only

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

A Personal Support Worker position is available, requiring 24-hour shifts and weekend availability. The role involves providing care and emotional support to a young woman with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, lymphedema, and occasional struggles with depression and anxiety. Responsibilities include continuous care, driving assistance, companionship, community connection, diverse recreational activities, mental health support, personal care, mealtime support, medication assistance, and mobility support. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver’s license, previous experience in providing compassionate care, flexibility in working hours, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to engage in accessible sports and activities. The job offers industry and bespoke training, career development opportunities, full support and supervision, mileage reimbursement, flexible work patterns, and the

Job Description:

Personal Support Worker

Shift Pattern: 24-hour shifts (including sleeping nights), Weekends required

Are you a caring and empathetic individual passionate about making a positive impact on others’ lives? We are seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to support a young woman with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, lymphedema, and occasionally struggles with depression and anxiety. This role provides an opportunity to not only assist with daily care needs but also contribute to her emotional well-being through genuine companionship and understanding.

Working in care is not just a job; it’s an extraordinary opportunity to be a hero in someone else’s story. Every day, care workers have the power to transform lives through compassion, dedication, and the simple act of being there for those who need it most. Whether comforting someone in their most vulnerable moments, offering a gentle touch, or providing essential support, care workers embody the essence of heroism. It’s not about grand gestures, but the small, everyday acts that make an immeasurable impact on the lives of others. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous Care: Provide unwavering 24/7 support, ensuring the client’s needs are met during overnights and weekends.

• Driving Assistance: Skillfully operate a manual minibus with wheelchair access for transportation.
• Companionship: Foster a positive environment by offering emotional support and understanding.
• Community Connection: Facilitate access to the community for enjoyable activities that promote mental well-being.
• Diverse Recreational Activities: Facilitate engagement in a variety of activities, including accessible sports like football or cycling, swimming, visiting new places or attending the theatre.
• Mental Health Support: Be attuned to the client’s needs, offering support during times of depression and anxiety.
• Personal Care: Provide thoughtful assistance with personal care routines, including hair washing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Mealtime Support: Collaborate in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Medication Assistance: Administer prescribed medication with care and attention.
• Mobility Support: Help with mobility challenges, including wheelchair use and hoisting.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with proficiency in driving a manual minibus with wheelchair access.
• Previous experience in providing compassionate care, with a focus on mental health support.
• Flexibility to work 24-hour shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to engage in accessible sports and activities for mental and physical well-being.

Benefits/Package

• Industry and bespoke training plan – tailored to meet the needs of the individuals you support
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities
• Full support and supervision
• Mileage reimbursement – increased recently to support the recent fuel price increases
• Flexible work patterns
• Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an individual’s life
• Working for an outstanding CQC rated provider

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?

If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we care for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on if you would like to know more about this position.

 

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire