Support worker

Northern Case Management : The balance of client advocacy and accountability, which empowers rehabilitation in a nurturing and professional environment’.

Please note we NOT able to provide sponsorship for this role, therefore will not be able to consider candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, and proactive Bank Support Worker or PA with a full Driving Licence to join our small team of established carers in the St Helens area.

This is a bank contract working as and when required.

Meet our client :

She suffered a brain injury at birth, she has a permanent PEG (for top up feed and medication needs). She also requires support with all Activities of Daily Living.

Experience preferred but not essential as you will work as part of a team and will receive all required training including regular clinical supervision.

You will be required to drive our clients adapted mobility vehicle- to escort her to and from school / in and around the community.

What you will be working :

This is a Bank contract working as and when required but the shift rota is outlined below :

Our client attends school and to meet her needs and her family’s the shifts are split.

• Monday to Friday (to support with getting to school)
• Monday to Friday (meal preparation, socialisation and preparing for bed)
• Saturday & Sunday (to support with access to the community)
• Additional hours during school holidays are required, from till

What you will be doing :

• A motivated and enthusiastic male or female required, with a commitment to promoting and maintaining an independent lifestyle for an individual with Cerebral Palsy
• You will have the opportunity to develop your skills whilst delivering care to an individual in their own and family home
• Undertaking a range of duties to support the client, you will work closely with the other team members to provide the highest standards of health care.
• Establish and maintain a trusting, therapeutic, working relationship with client, family & Case Manager
• Complete daily records as advised including; time sheets, daily records, care plan summary and critical incidents, petty cash etc

The post requires that you work independently and as part of a team, to a great extent. The post therefore requires that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer.

Reliability, integrity and complete trustworthiness are essential attributes in this post.

What you will have :

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
• Previous experience of working with individuals with cerebral palsy is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
• Strong organisational, time management and planning skills, with a commitment to self-management and continuous personal development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate. Use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

About Northern Case Management

Northern Case Management (NCM) was established in 1997 to provide support to people with acquired neurological damage (, brain and spinal cord injury) and empower them to develop their full potential and enrich their lifestyle through providing a comprehensive client focused service.

NCM work closely with the client and their family or representative to provide tailored support packages for clients in their own homes.

We want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions.

To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

If you would like any further information, please contact Shirley Lambert on 0161 763 4734 or

Last updated : 2024-04-25