Part time & Casual Children’s Support Worker
The client is a 7 year old boy who is intellectually very able. He communicates using both high tech and low tech communication devices. He attends a mainstream school with two to one support.
Homebased carers do not support him at school. He has two to one support to accommodate his moving and handling needs. There is a well-established therapy team who provide training on all aspects of his care.
You will have the opportunity to support the client with therapy activities, his learning, undertaking fun activities and with all aspects of personal care, ensuring all his care needs are met.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Applicants must have a full driving licence and be able to drive the client's automatic adapted vehicle.
2. Experience working with young children with cerebral palsy is essential.
Please be aware there is no smoking/vaping whilst working with the client.
Days & Hours Rotas:
Term time only:
1. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7am-9am (Mileage to and from home is paid for this shift)
2. One Wednesday in every 4 weeks 7am-9am (Mileage to and from home is paid for this shift)
3. 1 weekend in 4, 7am – 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
School holidays:
1. 2 x 12 hour shifts a week 0700-1900
Relief worker:
To cover sickness and holidays. £25 payment is made for any shifts picked up with less than 24 hours’ notice. There are two staff on shift at all times.
Rates of Pay:
1. £17.00 per hour weekdays
2. £19.00 per hour weekends
Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Bush & Co are acting as agents for our client.
Location: Daventry
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time – various
Salary: £17 - £19 per hour
You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Therapy Assistant, Care Worker, Occupational Therapy, Care Assistant, Physiotherapy, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Childcare, Disability Support Worker, etc.
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