CLOSED: Support Worker Complex Care

Support Worker Complex Care, Northwood HA6

Main scope of job: To care for a 13-year-old girl that includes driving to and from school during term time.

Hours: Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Working hours: Daily split shifts – 06.45 to 10.15 then 13.45 to 16.15 (20 hours per week)

Term time: approx. 39 weeks per year

Pay Rate: £20 per hour Monday to Friday morning shifts and £14 per hour afternoons/evenings. £16 per hour Saturday and Sunday shifts

Main duties and responsibilities

Using the client’s adapted vehicle, to take the client to school and collect after school, ensuring her safety on the journey
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
Be reliable and punctual; alert the family, at the earliest possible opportunity, if unable to attend for work in an emergency or in case of illness
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 be individually accountable for the driving service provided
Comply with relevant legislation and operational guidelines and the Highway Code at all times
To undertake any other related duties as required from time to time

Essential Requirements

Female required – this is an exemption of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010
Enhanced DBS Certificate – applied for by employer if required
3 years’ driving experience and must be 26 years of age or above for car insurance purposes
Able to drive an adapted vehicle although training will be provided to the right applicant
Full clean UK drivers licence
The drivers licence must not have drink/driving endorsements
Good level of spoken English
Enjoy driving
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