Complex Needs Support Workers Required
Sleep In Shifts
To work with a 13 year old male in the Wigton area
Attributes: Natural caring attitude, professional, ability to develop relationships & trust with the client and his wider family, have patience, understanding, initiative, observant, team player, flexible, sense of humour, respect, dynamic, organised, proud.
Knowledge/Experience: of Brain injury, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, sensory needs, Epilepsy, PEG feeding, complex care and safeguarding. Experience working with children would be an advantage but not essential.
Role: You will be required to work as part of a 1:1 team to support with day shifts, sleep in shifts and cover during the day for holidays and staff sick days.
You will carry out personal & intimate care, moving and handling, therapy sessions, work with the client’s parent, team leader and other staff members in line with the care plan including the MDT & treating clinicians. You must be able to communicate, stimulate and engage, support with leisure activities and introduce new experiences and opportunities. Use the client’s equipment appropriately including hoists, slings, wheelchair, bed, stander etc. You will work in the client’s own home as well as supporting him out in the local community.
Induction, training and supervision provided.
Location: Wigton, Cumbria
Hours: 10 hours per week + flexibility to work as bank for any potential sickness and annual leave
Salary: Salary £13.56 per hour weekdays and £14.60 per hour Weekends,
Holiday pay and pension scheme included
You must be a car driver with a full driving licence.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
To discuss the post call Niki 07598 836647
For an application pack email nikolasimunkova@spotlightcs. com
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.56-£14.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Carlisle, CA7 9QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Spinal Injury: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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