Are you a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker looking for a rewarding 1:1 role? We are seeking dedicated staff to provide comprehensive support in a client's own home in Jedburgh, within the Borders area. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a woman with her daily life, routine, and interests.

The Role and Duties

You will be providing 1:1 support to a 47-year-old female client who has Autism and a mild Learning Disability (LD). The role focuses on helping her maintain her structure and routine, assisting with daily living tasks, and accompanying her on outings.

Key Duties Include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with intermittent catheterisation (training provided by a District Nurse) three times a day. Providing support during bath time, specifically with rinsing hair.

• Domestic Support: Motivating and supporting the client with housework, as well as daily cooking and general domestic tasks.

• Social and Community Engagement: Accompanying the client on various outings, using her car (staff must be confident drivers). Activities include visiting charity shops, going to the pub to play pool, and visiting her mother.

• Relationship Support: Confidently interacting with the client's mother to maintain a positive relationship, especially given the mother's recent cancer diagnosis.

• General Support: Encouraging independence and supporting the client with her daily living needs.

Pay

• Pay Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella)

• Sleepover Allowance: £100 per sleepover (Umbrella)

Requirements

• Essential: Due to the nature of the support required, this role is open to Female Applicants Only (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

• Experience: Experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities is highly beneficial.

• Character: Must be patient, structured, and able to work with a client who can be stubborn but is otherwise great to work with.

• Catheter Training: Willingness to undergo specific, mandated catheter training provided by the District Nurse, even if you have previous training.

• Driver: Must be a confident driver as you will be using the client's car for outings.

• Interpersonal Skills: Must be confident and empathetic in interacting with the client's family, specifically her mother.

If you have the right skills and a caring approach, please update your pipeline tracker or contact us immediately!

Ready to make a difference? To apply now you can call Mohammed Faizan on 0141 343 7901 ot email at .

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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