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CLOSED: Support Worker

Job Support Worker

Support Worker, Northwood, Greater London

A responsible carer is required for a family in Northwood, Greater London to work with their 13-year-old daughter who has special physical needs. It is essential to have a driving licence as you will drive her to and from school on a daily basis in her adapted vehicle. You will work as part of her team.

About the job

  • Take our client to school and collect after school
  • Ensure her safety in her wheelchair on the journey
  • Provide a safe and happy environment
  • Provide a snack for her prior to the journey
  • Provide care and support as required in the home with her family, undertaking tasks as discussed with the Parents, which may include personal care.

Requirements

  • Female required – this is an exemption of the Equal Opportunities Act
  • Must have at least 5 years’s driving experience for car insurance purposes
  • Full UK Drivers licence
  • First aid training
  • 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
  • Satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS certificate for child workforce are requirements this Carer / Support Worker role.

If you think this is a job for you but can’t commit to the morning shifts, Consideration will be given to working only the later shift.

Hours: Term Time

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
  • 06:45 to 10:00 and 13:45 to 20:00

School holidays and half terms: Shifts by agreement

Salary: Up to £12.00 per hour.

Part-time hours: 39 per week

COVID-19 considerations:

  • Initial interview will be by telephone. Subsequent interviews may take place by video and face to face.
  • The client’s parents are mindful of the current situation and take every precaution to ensure as COVID-safe an environment as possible.

To find out more and to apply for this position visit: https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-96a6549e10a98144

Closing date for applications: 19 September 2021