Job Description

Job description

This post has been placed by Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service on behalf of a client. The client will be the employer but will use PCVS as a third party for the purposes of applications.

We are a small and friendly team supporting a young adult with disabilities and in search for an experienced support worker to join J's team. J is almost 22 and is an incredibly happy and cheerful young man with a most infectious giggle. J is a very social person, and he likes to go out and about. He uses a power chair. J has cerebral palsy and requires adult help for all his needs, including personal care.

Your role would be to assist J to live in an independent life. His residence is impressively adapted, and he receives 2:1 care. You will be working alongside another support worker on day shifts and waking night shifts.

one full time position 36 hours weekly and one part time position 24 hours weekly

Complex Care - Role requirements -

- You must have 2 Years experience working in a health & social care setting

- English language - Fluent oral and written along with good communication and problem solving skills.

- Driving license (must due to location)

Complex Care - individual needs -

- Posture care management (Standing frame, Innowalk)

- Oral Suctioning - Nebulisers

- Chest physiotherapy, arms/legs stretch

- Peg Feeding (blended diet, pump feeding)

- Medication

- Manual Handling

- Saturation monitoring

- Non-Invasive ventilation

- Seizure Management

- PMLD

- Sensory impairment (eye gaze/symbol communication/Makaton sign language)

J's home, garden and vehicle are totally non-smoking environments. Carers will be unable to smoke at any time that they are directly responsible for J. Confidentiality is a must when supporting J within in the home.

We are unable to assign the certificate of sponsorship (COS)

The role offers:

- Competitive rates 16 to 18 per hour gross

- 28 days of annual leave.

- Training, induction, and regular supervisions with a dedicated management team.

- Pension.

- Experience in complex care would be desirable but we would consider all applications as training on the job would be provided.

- Free on-site parking.

Own transport would be essential as there is no link to public transport in Harston.

If you are looking for a full time or part time position this job is for you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.00-18.00 per hour

Experience:

Support/Care Work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SM3290-3