Experienced Carers required as soon as possible to support children with physical disabilities in Stoke-on-Trent.
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing care to children/young adults in their own home and the community. Experience of managing PEG feeds and supporting children/young people with epilepsy is highly desirable although training will be provided.
As part of your role you will be expected to:
- Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition.
- Assist with medication administration as per care plans and guidelines.
- Engage our client in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to foster a positive environment.
- Maintain accurate records detailing progress and reporting any changes in health.
- Ensure a safe environment by adhering to individual risk assessments and care plans.
Our client has an adapted vehicle and the ideal candidate will therefore be able to drive.
Qualifications
- Previous experience is highly desirable.
- Relevant qualifications in Social Care are preferred but not mandatory, dependent on experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with our client who is non-verbal and has global developmental delay and her family.
- A valid driving licence is essential.
- Ability to carry out physical care tasks including safe moving and handling in accordance with the client’s individual risk assessments and safe handling plan.
We are a small, friendly organisation. We provide training, supervision and on-call support for all staff. If you share our commitment to delivering excellent care, and you are interested in joining the team supporting this child please get in touch.
This role requires a caring attitude, organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding standards and possess excellent communication abilities to foster positive relationships with children and their families.
We offer enhanced pay on bank holidays and paid training time.
Drivers license and access to a vehicle needed for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.70-£15.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Experience:
- Supporting Children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
