Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small unique team of Children's Home Based Respite carers based at the James Paget Hospital. Working within the family home we offer flexible respite to children with complex needs living within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Main duties of the job We are seeking individuals who have experience of working with children/young persons within a variety of settings and those with experience of complex needs would be beneficial but not essential. Bespoke training will be provided to you for the needs of any children receiving the respite care. You will working independently whilst giving 1;1 respite care under the guidance of a senior health care professional. The working day is flexible and it is arranged around the needs of child and family whilst meeting the needs of the service. About us An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small unique team of Children's Home Based Respite carers based at the James Paget Hospital. Working within the family home we offer flexible respite to children with complex needs living within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Home or remote working Reference number 177-ELEC-6955389 Job locations James Paget University Hospitals Lowestoft Road Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities To provide respite sessions at short notice (emergency/additional session) to families as requested by the Senior Sister. Record accurate documentation for each child or young person, and maintain documentation within the home. Return all documentation to the Senior Sister as requested for review and upon completion of a care package. Undertake any additional training, assessment and competency that the CCNT team/Senior Sister has identified, using a risk assessment, as required to provide optimum care for each familys plan of care within the home. Attend clinical supervision sessions planned by CCNT team/Senior Sister and with other respite carers. Job description Job responsibilities To provide respite sessions at short notice (emergency/additional session) to families as requested by the Senior Sister. Record accurate documentation for each child or young person, and maintain documentation within the home. Return all documentation to the Senior Sister as requested for review and upon completion of a care package. Undertake any additional training, assessment and competency that the CCNT team/Senior Sister has identified, using a risk assessment, as required to provide optimum care for each familys plan of care within the home. Attend clinical supervision sessions planned by CCNT team/Senior Sister and with other respite carers. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVC Level 3 childcare or equivalent Desirable Complex Need course/qualification Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of providing 1:1 care under the guidance of a health care plan for children and young people with complex needs Skills, Abilities and Competencies Essential Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVC Level 3 childcare or equivalent Desirable Complex Need course/qualification Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of providing 1:1 care under the guidance of a health care plan for children and young people with complex needs Skills, Abilities and Competencies Essential Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospitals Lowestoft Road Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)