Are you looking for a role for Saturday and Sunday afternoons (2pm-8pm)?
Would you love a rewarding career, supporting a child with complex health needs in his family home?
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care.
Within the Care in the Home division, we support children with complex health needs to live at home with their families.
We'd like you to join us as a Children’s Support Worker at our young clients care package in Redruth.
Meet the Client:
10-year-old cheeky little monkey seeks support at home and in the community. He is non-verbal and has been diagnosed with profound & multiple learning disabilities, blindness and may express self-injurious behaviour. He also requires a wheelchair.
The right person will be caring, open to cuddles, hands on and capable of working with very young children. You will be working in the family home, which includes a sister, dogs and cat. You will probably accompany some or all of them outdoors, on trips and activities around Cornwall.
When you'll be working:
Weekends - Saturdays and Sundays
Afternoons (2pm-8pm)
12 hours a week
What you'll be doing:
This role is to support a 10 year old little boy in his family home.
The ideal person should be able to read stories aloud, sing songs, help him play, learn his communication and moods, whilst being good company and keeping him safe.
You will also help with assisting to eat, bathing, personal care and administering medication.
Full Training will be provided.
What you'll have:
Interest in childcare
Ideal qualities are vigilance, resourcefulness, trustworthiness, reliability and a good sense of humour.
Kind and caring nature
Flexibility & reliability
Good communication skills
What to look forward to:
Up to 13.50 per hour, dependant on experience
Flexible zero hours contract
Accrued holiday pay
Regular consistent work with rolling rotas
A Nest Personal Pension account
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
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……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group