Job Title: Paediatric Support Worker
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (With a view to a permanent contract)
Location: Contact for details
About the Role Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and reliable Paediatric Support Worker to care for an amazing, playful young person with cerebral palsy.
This position is initially offered with a direct view to becoming a permanent employment contract for the right candidate, as we seek long-term stability and continuity of care for our client.The client is a wheelchair user and is non-verbal, communicating using a few words and expressions. Care is always delivered on a 2:1 basis, meaning you will always work alongside another support worker or a family member.
Pay Rates
- Weekday Rate (Mon–Fri, 7am–11pm): £18.00 per hour
- Weekend Rate (Sat–Sun, 7am–11pm): £20.00 per hour
- Public Holiday Rate (England, 7am–11pm): £27.00 per hour
- Waking Night Rate (Mon–Sun, 11pm–7am): £18.00 per hour
- Sleeping Night Rate (Mon–Sun, 11pm–7am): £12.71 per hour
Working Hours & Shift Pattern This role follows a weekday split-shift pattern, with occasional overtime opportunities:
- Morning Shift: Home care and school drop-off.
- Mid-day Break: Free time while the client is at school.
- Afternoon/Evening Shift: School collection, after-school activities, meal preparation, and bedtime routine.
- Weekend/Night Cover: Opportunities to cover weekend team absences or night shifts as required. Weekend shifts focus on fun activities at home or community outings with the family.
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Care & Medical Support
- Personal Care: Assist with all aspects of personal care, dressing, and hygiene.
- Gastrostomy Care: Administer blended diet meals and medication via PEG tube.
- Mobility Support: Use hoisting equipment safely for every single transfer, always working as part of a two-person team.
- Health Monitoring: Maintain a high regard for her health needs, recognizing and acting appropriately on any presenting health issues.
Routine & Activities
- Daily Transitions: Assist at home getting ready for school, complete the school drop-off, and handle afternoon collection.
- Therapy & Play: Participate actively in professional therapy sessions. Lead sensory play and age-appropriate activities.
- Independence & Choice: Use a flexible approach to encourage choice, maximize her independence, and ensure her safety.
RequirementsEssential
- Long-Term Commitment: Seeking a position with a view to permanent, stable employment.
- Relevant Experience: Background in complex paediatric or physical care, ideally involving cerebral palsy or wheelchair users.
- Manual Handling: Prior training or experience in using hoists for patient transfers.
- Clinical Skills: Experience with, or a willingness to be trained in, PEG feeding and PEG medication administration.
- Personality: A warm, playful, and patient personality suited to engaging a young person.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a 2:1 care team and collaborate closely with families.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and an adaptable approach to non-verbal communication.
Desirable
- Clean driving licence (highly beneficial for school drops and pick-ups).
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
How to ApplyIf you are interested in this permanent-track position or would like more information, please use one of the following methods:
- Apply Directly: Click the apply button on this Indeed advert.
- Email Us: Send your CV or questions to [email protected].
- Call Us: For an informal conversation about the role, please call 01732 790001.
Pay: £12.71-£28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
