CLOSED: Support Worker Complex Care

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