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CLOSED: Support Worker – Mayfield, East Sussex

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Support Worker experienced in acquired brain injury required in the Mayfield area of East Sussex

 

We are looking for a dedicated support worker with a genuine caring profile and good sense of humour with the ability to learn and implement prescribed therapy to support our adult client who has an acquired brain injury. You will be required to work alongside our client in a facilitative role, enabling his integration into the community, supporting his day-to-day needs and sourcing suitable local facilities for social integration and therapy rehabilitation.

HOURS:

Working days: Monday to Sunday – shifts based on 3 days and 2 sleep in nights (option for split shifts)

Working hours: combination of day shifts and sleep in shifts totalling a maximum 48 hours per week

Potential for Saturday and Sunday by arrangement

PAY: £17 per hour Monday to Friday day shifts

£120 per sleep in shift 

£19 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To follow the care plans and risk assessments and be involved in the development of the overall support plan.
  • To work on a physiotherapy programme under the supervision and guidance of the neuro physiotherapist to implement taught strategies to increase functioning and manage memory, cognitive problems and behaviours.
  • To work on occupational therapist’s programme to increase both physical and psychological functional ability.
  • To work on Speech/communication under the supervision of a speech therapist to encourage confidence in all communications.
  • Generally, to work on an active programme of support to include a range of activities, supporting recommendations made by the treating therapists.
  • To support our client to access a range of meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.
  • To support our client and maintain role within the family.
  • Escort to therapy sessions and for outings using the family’s automatic vehicle.
  • To accompany our client and his family on holidays (by arrangement).
  • To maintain communication with the therapists, case manager, the client’s family and other support team members.
  • Participate in meetings called by the therapists, case manager or the client’s family.
  • Respect the need for confidentiality on occasions when the client or his family speak/communicate on matters of a private and personal nature.
  • Enable the client to make choices and decision wherever possible.
  • As a professional member of the staff team, support colleagues where necessary.

Click here to find out more and to apply for this position

GENERAL:

  • To help keep the client’s room clean and tidy; complete laundry.
  • Support personal care needs, including oral hygiene, and ensure he is always well presented and cleanly dressed; maintain or
  • Provide support when eating and drinking
  • Prepare meals and drinks as required
  • Ensure that all duties are carried out to a high standard and that the welfare of the client is paramount at all times
  • To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS Certificate – adult workforce (applied for by employer if required)
  • Able to drive automatic vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
  • Full clean UK drivers’ licence
  • The driver’s license must not have drink/driving endorsements
  • Good level of spoken English
  • Punctual, committed and dependable
  • A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour
  • Ability to apply common sense
  • A strong personality to compliment the client’s needs
  • Willing to attend gym and swimming sessions
  • Satisfactory references
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

  • Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
  • Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

Click here to find out more and to apply for this position

 

 

 

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CLOSED: Female Support Worker, Haywards Heath

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Female* Support Worker – Permanent, part-time (between 20-30 hours per week)

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16

Pay: £13-£15 per hour – Day Shifts

£14-£16 per hours – Waking Night Shifts

Shifts available: Flexibility to work shifts with a mix of afternoons, nights & seasonal cover is required. There are a variety of shifts available, any shift pattern will be considered.

  • 3 afternoons after school 15:30 to 20:30 (to 20:00 if a Friday) and Saturdays 08:00 to 18:00 twice a month during term time.
  • 3 nights a week including Friday & Saturday nights 20:00 – 08:00 plus an extra night 20:30 – 08:30
  • Seasonal cover i.e., school holidays. Hours to be mutually agreed.

Are you a Female* Support Worker?

  • Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of the parents.
  • Happy to learn new things, (training will be given)
  • Patient and tolerant
  • Proactive with an encouraging approach
  • Responsible and able to work under own initiative.
  • Cheerful, caring with a positive attitude
  • Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
  • Confident with moving and handling
  • Hold a UK drivers’ license
  • Flexible – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team.
  • Non-smoker/vaper

Experience:

Experience in caring for children/young people with cerebral palsy is an advantage; administration of medication, follow through on therapy, keep accurate records. Enthusiasm, patience, common sense and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role. The ability to work alone

Our client:

We are currently looking for a number of daytime Female* Support Workers who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked. If you can work nights too, we’ll be happy to talk to you. Our client is a young girl in her teens who has complex physical and learning disabilities. She lives with her mother, father and 2 younger siblings. She is non-verbal with sensory impairments, hearing impairment and uses cochlear implants. She has complex physical needs and is a wheelchair user.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. She is fed via a gastrostomy and uses a combination of facial expressions. symbols and some eye pointing to communicate. She requires a high level of care both during the day and night. If you are available for night shifts where our client frequently awakes and requires attention, we’d love to talk with you.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. She enjoys playing with her siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activities integral to family life. Ongoing training and support will be given.

* The employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.

This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS (Child Workforce). A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

To find out more and to apply click here to follow the link.

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2022

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CLOSED: Female Support Worker, RH16 – West Sussex

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Female Support Worker, RH16 – West Sussex

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker in the Crawley, Horsham, Brighton area

 

Lindfield

£13 – £15 an hour – Part-time, Permanent

  • Hold a UK drivers’ licence
  • Flexible – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team
  • Non-smoker/vaper

Experience

Experience in caring for children/young people with cerebral palsy is an advantage; administration of medication, follow through on therapy, keep accurate records. Enthusiasm, patience, common sense and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role. The ability to work alone.

Our client

We are currently looking for a number of daytime Female* Support Workers who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked. If you can work nights too, we’ll be happy to talk to you. Our client is a young girl in her teens who has complex physical and learning disabilities. She lives with her mother, father and 2 younger siblings. She is non-verbal with sensory impairments, hearing impairment and uses cochlear implants. She has complex physical needs and is a wheelchair user.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. She is fed via a gastrostomy and uses a combination of facial expressions. symbols and some eye pointing to communicate. She requires a high level of care both during the day and night. If you are available for night shifts where our client frequently awakes and requires attention, we’d love to talk with you.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. She enjoys playing with her siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activities integral to family life. Ongoing training and support will be given.

* The employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.

This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:

  • Initial interviews are by phone or video conference
  • Vaccinations are preferable
  • Government guidelines relating to COVID apply

Experience:

  • Complex Care: 3 years (preferred)
  • Driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • DBS for Child Workforce (preferred)
  • Drivers Licence (preferred)

Reference ID: Job Ref: Jun01HM

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://uk.indeed.com/job/female-support-worker-rh16-west-sussex-54c53ef723355de5

Closing date for applications: 1 August 2022

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CLOSED: On Call Night Carer / Support Worker- RH20

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Join our team working as an on-call Night Support Worker._ 2 nights per week are available (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays) or Sunday nights. All on-call night care shifts are 11 hours, from 9.30pm to 8.30am.

We offer excellent rates of pay and lovely working conditions.

We are now recruiting for a permanent addition to this small care team looking after a delightful boy with complex care and medical needs. Two weekday on-call night shifts (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday) are required, as well as one weekend on-call night shift (Sunday), with additional cover hours also available.

  • Our client is a 12-year-old cheeky chap who lives at home with his mum and dad.
  • He has cerebral palsy and additional medical needs; he is tube fed and is a wheelchair user.
  • He is supported by a home care team who work closely with Mum and Dad who are instrumental in their son’s care.
  • We are seeking a calm, engaging and experienced support worker to join his team.

You will get our client ready for bed, set up his bedroom and sleep system, ensuring he is comfortable and settle him to sleep. As this is an On-Call Night you can then go to bed, in the carer’s room, however you will need to be alert to his waking during the night via a CCTV monitor. He is often disturbed a couple of times and can take time to settle back down; he may need repositioning to help him drift back off to sleep. In the morning, you’ll assist with the usual routine and help get him ready for school.

The position will suit a confident, reliable and caring person who has flexibility to fit into the team and support the family with the care hours required. There is the possibility also to accompany our client and his family on holidays in the UK or abroad. Additional hours can be available, to be discussed during interview.

Candidates will ideally be experienced in supporting clients with additional needs, although specific training will also be provided. You will need your own transport to travel to the family home for shifts.

All applicants invited for an interview will be asked to provide documentary evidence confirming your right to work in the UK, and posts offered are subject to satisfactory references and successful enhanced DBS checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those in its care. You will be required to complete an induction and training programme which includes safeguarding best practice.

It is an expectation that all staff will need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or are able to provide a relevant reason for exemption, due to the nature of the work.

Part-time hours: 9.30pm – 8.30am every night worked. Additional hours, both daytime, evening and during school holidays could be available at times.

If you live in Pulborough or close to Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Amberley, Billingshurst, Greatham, Storrington, please apply.

Driver: Essential due to the location                            Part-time hours: 11 hours per shift

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £127.00 per shift (weekday on-call nights) / £135.00 per shift (Sunday on-call nights)

Experience:

  • Complex Care: 3 years (preferred)
  • Must be able to reliably commute to Pulborough (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • DBS for Child Workforce (preferred)

Reference ID: JU0722TH

To find out more and to apply click here to follow the link

Closing date for applications: 7 August 2022

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CLOSED _ Female Support Worker, Haywards Heath (West Sussex)

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Female Support Worker, RH16 – West Sussex

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker in the Crawley, Horsham, Brighton area

 

Lindfield

£13 – £15 an hour – Part-time, Permanent

  • Hold a UK drivers’ licence
  • Flexible – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team
  • Non-smoker/vaper

Experience

Experience in caring for children/young people with cerebral palsy is an advantage; administration of medication, follow through on therapy, keep accurate records. Enthusiasm, patience, common sense and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role. The ability to work alone.

Our client

We are currently looking for a number of daytime Female* Support Workers who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked. If you can work nights too, we’ll be happy to talk to you. Our client is a young girl in her teens who has complex physical and learning disabilities. She lives with her mother, father and 2 younger siblings. She is non-verbal with sensory impairments, hearing impairment and uses cochlear implants. She has complex physical needs and is a wheelchair user.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. She is fed via a gastrostomy and uses a combination of facial expressions. symbols and some eye pointing to communicate. She requires a high level of care both during the day and night. If you are available for night shifts where our client frequently awakes and requires attention, we’d love to talk with you.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. She enjoys playing with her siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activities integral to family life. Ongoing training and support will be given.

* The employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.

This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:

  • Initial interviews are by phone or video conference
  • Vaccinations are preferable
  • Government guidelines relating to COVID apply

Experience:

  • Complex Care: 3 years (preferred)
  • Driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • DBS for Child Workforce (preferred)
  • Drivers Licence (preferred)

Reference ID: Job Ref: Jun01HM

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://indeedhi.re/3OrIlhk

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2022

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CLOSED: Support Worker Complex Care

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Support Worker Complex Care – Northwood HA6

To care for a 14-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, she is dependent for all her care needs, and therefore the requirement is to provide assistance with personal hygiene. educational, social and leisure activities.

HOURS:

Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Term time – approx. 39 weeks per year

Working hours: 16.00 – 22.00 (18 hours per week)

Potential for other shifts also during school holidays

Potential for Saturday and Sunday by arrangement

PAY: £14 per hour afternoons/evenings

PAY: £16 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Carrying out the afternoon/evening routine which includes preparing packed lunch, shower, follow the therapeutic programme, downtime comprising of watching TV or relaxing with her iPad, prepare for bed
  • Work with the client, professionals and family to undertake duties commensurate with the post and as requested by the client and family
  • Be aware of issues of safeguarding and alert parents to any concerns regarding the client’s safety and wellbeing
  • Participate in meetings called by the parents
  • As a professional member of the staff team, support colleagues where necessary
  • Provide a safe and happy environment

General

  • Ensure that all duties are carried out to a high standard and that the welfare of the client is paramount at all times
  • To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

  • Female required – this is an exemption of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate – applied for by employer if required
  • Able to drive an adapted vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
  • Full clean UK driver’s licence
  • The driver’s license must not have drink/driving endorsements
  • Good level of spoken English
  • Awareness of safeguarding and the rights of young people
  • Punctual, committed and dependable
  • A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour, and a passion for working with children and young people
  • Have a pleasant, cheerful outlook
  • Satisfactory references
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Be willing not to smoke during your hours of duty

Desirable:

  • Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
  • Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

School holidays and half terms: Shifts by agreement

Support Worker hours and rates of pay

Salary: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Part-time hours: 18 per week

Reference ID: MAR022AP

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-8bf14294b10a67eb

Closing date for applications: 10 June 2022

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CLOSED: Rehabilitation Support Worker, Whyteleafe, Croydon

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Are you a trainee occupational therapist or physiotherapist, or a personal trainer? This role may suit you – get in touch.

 

Job role:        Support Worker – Permanent (between 20-30 hours per week)

Location:       Whyteleafe, Croydon

Pay:                  £15 – £16 per hour – Weekdays

                          £18 – £19 per hour – Weekends and Nights

Shifts :

Various shifts available after school, school holidays, occasional nights. Tell us what suits you.

Desired shifts:

Term time

Monday-Friday 4pm – 8pm (10pm)

Weekends 8am – 8pm

Overnight – as and when required

Nice to have – shift cover for two hours each morning to help get ready for school

School holidays

Monday-Sunday 8am – 8pm

Overnight – as and when required

You are a Support Worker who is:
  • Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of the parents.
  • Happy to learn new things, (training will be given)
  • Patient and tolerant
  • Enthusiastic
  • Proactive with an encouraging approach
  • Responsible and able to work under own initiative.
  • Cheerful, caring with a positive attitude
  • Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
  • Confident with moving and handling
  • Holds a clean UK drivers’ license
  • Able to work flexibly – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team.
  • Non-smoker/vaper

We actively encourage male* applicants for this role

Experience:

Do you have experience with children or young people with disabilities who need complex care? Do you work with people with cerebral palsy and administered medication, follow through on therapy plans, keep accurate records, work alone on occasions?  If so, contact us.

Job Overview:

To work flexibly to support our young client and his family to manage aspects of his daily life, both at home and in the community to enhance his quality of life. Working in accordance with his OT/PT and care support plan, the role is focussed on maximising his independence and wellbeing by meeting his care, support and rehabilitation needs; creating a stimulating environment whilst ensuring his safety and minimising risks; providing companionship and encouragement to help him and his family achieve his goals.

Our client:

We need a number of Support Workers who enjoy rehabilitation work and who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked. If you can work nights too, we’ll be happy to talk to you. Our client is a 16-year-old boy who has Bilateral Cerebral Palsy and  lives at home with his mother, twin brother and younger sister and requires 2:1 support with his personal care needs, food preparation and feeding, social integration with his peers, community care and rehabilitation, and participating in tasks of daily living as much as he possibly can.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. He requires a high level of care both during the day and night. If you are available for any of the shifts mentioned above, we’d love to talk with you.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. He enjoys spending time with his siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activities integral to family life.  Ongoing training and support will be given.

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW – if you are a support worker or working towards Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist we would love to hear from you. Male* support workers are also encouraged to apply.

* The employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

 

For this support worker / rehabilitation assistant role, satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK must be evidenced.

A DBS check is a requirement and a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Closing date for applications:  23 February 2023

Click here to find out more and to apply for this position

 

Job Ref: Feb01AMC

Closing date: 23/02/2023

 

 

 

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CLOSED: Female* Day and Night Support Worker

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Female* Day and Night Support Worker

Job role: Female* Support Worker – Permanent, part-time (20-30 hours per week)
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16
Pay: £13-£15 per hour – Day Shifts / £14-16 per hour – Waking Night Shifts

Shifts available: Flexibility to work shifts with a mix of afternoons, nights and seasonal cover is required. There are a variety of shifts available, any shift pattern will be considered.

  • 3 afternoons after school 15.30 to 20.30 (20.00 on Fridays), Saturdays 08.00 to 18.00 twice a month term time.
  • 3 nights a week including Friday & Saturday nights 20.00 to 08.00 and an extra night 20.30 to 08.30.
  • Seasonal cover i.e., school holidays. Hours to be mutually agreed.

Are you a Female* Support Worker?

  • Confident about working in client’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of the parents
  • Happy to learn new things, (training will be given)
  • Patient and tolerant
  • Proactive with an encouraging approach
  • Responsible and able to work under own initiative
  • Cheerful, caring with a positive attitude
  • Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
  • Confident with moving and handling
  • Hold a UK drivers’ licence
  • Flexible – to cover other care staff shifts to ensure the smooth running of the care team
  • Non-smoker / vaper

Experience

Experience in caring for children/young people with cerebral palsy is an advantage; administration of medication, follow through on therapy, keep accurate records. Enthusiasm, patience, common sense and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role. The ability to work alone is essential.

Our client

We are currently looking for a number of day and night Female* Support Workers who can be flexible in the availability of shifts worked. Our client is a young girl in her teens who has complex physical and learning disabilities. She lives with her mother, father and two younger siblings. She is non-verbal with sensory impairments, hearing impairment and uses cochlear implants. She has complex physical needs and is a wheelchair user.

Full support is needed to undertake all activities of daily living. She is fed via a gastrostomy and uses a combination of facial expressions, symbols and some eye pointing to communicate. She requires a high level of care both during the day and especially at night as our client frequently wakes and has an unpredictable sleep pattern. She uses CPAP to support her respiration at night and needs attention with regards to her gastrostomy and fluid intake.

Our client enjoys the company of happy, lively people with outgoing personalities. She enjoys playing with her siblings, has a fantastic sense of humour and loves joining in all activities integral to family life. Ongoing training and support will be given.

* The employer claims exemption under the Equality Act 2010

Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required. This position requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://www.recruitmentgenius.com/jobseekers/job-details/female-day-and-night-support-worker-ref-00120305

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2022

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CLOSED: Support Worker Complex Care

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Support Worker Complex Care – Northwood HA6

To care for a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, she is dependent for all her care needs, and therefore the requirement is to provide assistance with personal hygiene. educational, social and leisure activities.

HOURS:

Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Term time – approx. 39 weeks per year

Working hours: 16.00 – 20.00 (12 hours per week)

Potential for other shifts also during school holidays

Potential for Saturday and Sunday by arrangement

PAY: £14 per hour afternoons/evenings

PAY: £16 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Carrying out the afternoon/evening routine which includes preparing packed lunch, shower, follow the therapeutic programme, downtime comprising of watching TV or relaxing with her iPad, prepare for bed
  • Work with the client, professionals and family to undertake duties commensurate with the post and as requested by the client and family
  • Be aware of issues of safeguarding and alert parents to any concerns regarding the client’s safety and wellbeing
  • Participate in meetings called by the parents
  • As a professional member of the staff team, support colleagues where necessary
  • Provide a safe and happy environment

General

  • Ensure that all duties are carried out to a high standard and that the welfare of the client is paramount at all times
  • To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

  • Female required – this is an exemption of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate – applied for by employer if required
  • Able to drive an adapted vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
  • Full clean UK drivers licence
  • The drivers license must not have drink/driving endorsements
  • Good level of spoken English
  • Awareness of safeguarding and the rights of young people
  • Punctual, committed and dependable
  • A calm temperament, trustworthy, reliable with a good sense of humour, and a passion for working with children and young people
  • Have a pleasant, cheerful outlook
  • Satisfactory references
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Be willing not to smoke during your hours of duty

Desirable:

  • Health and Social Care First Aid Certificate
  • Flexibility to work occasional additional hours

School holidays and half terms: Shifts by agreement

Support Worker hours and rates of pay

Salary: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Reference ID: MAR022AP

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-b5dfe4a18b55ac0c

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2022