JOB TITLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: South Gloucestershire
SALARY: £17 per hour
HOURS: Zero Hours - Work flexibly to suit your lifestyle and family requirements.
We offer a variety of working hours to meet the needs of the children and their families, including 6-, 8- and 10-hour shifts throughout the week. Hours may vary and be extended during school holidays to support community-based activities.
We are looking for fun, kind, compassionate and caring individuals in the South Gloucestershire area who hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people with learning and communication needs, including supporting those with epilepsy.
The young people in our care are supported to live their best lives through high-quality, person-centred care. This care is delivered in collaboration with the multidisciplinary professionals involved, with each child and their family at the heart of all decisions.
Experience of PEG feeding, seizures, rescue medication and emergency first aid for children is highly desirable.
Desirable skills and experience
PEG care, including the administration of medication, feeds and fluids
Administration of medication
Administration of oxygen
Understanding of physical observations
Suctioning
Experience and understanding of autism and learning disabilities
British Sign Language (BSL) and/or Makaton
NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care
As a CQC-registered provider rated Good in all five areas—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led—we expect the highest standards of care for our young people. We welcome applicants with relevant knowledge and experience; however, the successful candidates will receive a comprehensive induction programme and enhanced specialist training tailored to the needs of the individual children and young people they support.
Essential skills and attributes
Full UK Driving Licence.
Own training certificates for mandatory training, including First Aid and Manual Handling.
Ability to work effectively as part of a core team
Confidence and ability to work independently
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
Understanding of PACE and Low Arousal approaches
Ability to work collaboratively with families and professionals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound understanding of safeguarding
We welcome applications from people who enjoy working with children, are willing to go the extra mile and are committed to continuous learning and development. We offer a variety of working hours to meet the needs of the children and their families, including 6-, 8- and 10-hour shifts throughout the week. Hours may vary and be extended during school holidays to support community-based activities.
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
