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
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