BANK/ADHOC FLEXIBLE SHIFTS (with possible opportunities for permantent roles in the future)
We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic and proactive support worker to work with a young girl with Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy in her own home. You must have experience caring for children and ideally non-verbal clients. We would love to speak to you if you work well with children and you are able to be considerate within a family home setting. This role is working as part of a team of experienced carers with a wonderful client and would be extremely rewarding for the right person.
You will assist and facilitate the client to participate in everyday activities at home and in the community.
You will work alongside therapists to support her and to increase her independence both at home and in the community.
- VARIETY OF HOURS AVAILABLE
- SHIFT TIMES IN TERM TIME 6AM-9AM 3PM-7:30PM
- LONGER SHIFTS IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 8am-6pm_
- WEEKEND WORK AVAILABLE,
- NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE (7PM-7AM)
- SLEEP-IN SHIFTS 9PM-6AM
- BANK/ADHOC FLEXIBLE SHIFTS
Essential:
- you must be reliable and professional - you value honesty, discretion and confidentiality
- you must be fun, friendly and approachable
- you are flexible and you work well under pressure and with sensitivity in the family home
- You must have experience of PEG feeding
- you have a full, clean UK driving licence
You will be required to:
- Implementing all aspects of the child’s care plan
- Supporting with personal care tasks
- Supporting creative and safe play with the child
- Being proactive, making the daily tasks fun and promoting independence
- Working in the family home with sensitivity to support the parents/family
You will be able to evidence:
- Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
- Knowledge, understanding and currently working with children who have complex needs/learning difficulties in the home setting
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
- Ability to understand play and learning to develop skills
- Full clean driving licence
- You will need to be fully conversant with safeguarding children and you will need to be familiar with the legal requirements of the Children’s Act and Legislation pertaining to carers
All successful applications will be subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure
Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd is not an agency. Recruitment of staff for bespoke and personalised care teams is part of our case management service and is undertaken on behalf of individuals using this service.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Childrens care: 2 years (required)
- Care: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving license (required)
Work Location: In person
