Do you love helping to make a difference? If so, you could be exactly what we're looking for.
Private Support/Care Worker
Variable Hours - Part Time / weekends / after school / overnights
15.73 per hour
Ulverston
We are looking for support to help us with our 14-year-old child. Our child is loving, fun and sociable but struggles with a seizure condition and autism, requiring 2:1 support to maintain safety, which means you will never be working alone. This is also to help our child manage emotions and communication. The person we are looking for is to have great values, be calm and have a professional approach, show empathy and be flexible around the needs of our child. This will include support on holidays, hospital stays if needed and some help with housework when needed. We are a welcoming family and would need someone trustworthy to work and sleep over in our home, and a person who is willing to help improve our child's quality of life. Our child loves interaction and engagement. It is important that the person who is successful has great communication skills, patience, and a positive approach.
Staff work a variety of shifts including after school shifts, days during the school holidays and weekends and overnights. On overnight shifts, staff will have the opportunity to sleep during the night but respond to the alarms if required. We will not require help on bank holidays which includes Christmas day or Boxing Day.
We will provide training based around our child to make sure you are comfortable and confident with assisting with support.
The role would also include play therapy, supporting learning outside the classroom and if needed, administering medications during seizures. This role would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting experience in the health and education sector with opportunities to work alongside community nurses and teaching staff.
Experience is desirable but not essential with the right candidate being motivated, eager to learn and reliable. Hours are variable and we are happy to discuss school holiday shifts only as well. Own transport / Car driver preferable but not essential. Employment subject to DBS disclosure which will be provided.
If you are interested, please contact us for more details.
Steph/Wayne Smith on 07966 497657 or email smithmx49@aol.com