Support Worker London, England
Job description
Support Worker required for a 15-year-old boy with an acquired Brain Injury, living in London.
We require a support worker to work with our client in a rehabilitation and support role, enabling the client to lead as fulfilling a life as possible, maximising their physical and psychological well-being and safety at all times giving help and assistance with all activities of daily living.
Our client has Cerebral Palsy, profound learning disabilities, sight impairment, epilepsy and complex medical needs. His parents live separately and share the care and responsibilities. Our client spends 50% of his time at his father’s address, and 50% of his time at his mother’s address. The support worker is required to work in a rehabilitative role within both homes, alongside other support workers and therapists; enabling him to maximise his physical and psychological well-being, whilst giving assistance with his activities of daily living.
Our client is very placid and enjoys sensory activities. He enjoys going out and attempts to interact, especially within an activity he enjoys. He requires double up care for manual handling.
Rates of pay: £18.00 per hour Monday to Friday, £20.00 per hour Saturday and Sunday.
Working hours: Up to 30 hours.
Typical shift patterns will be:
Term time: 07:00am to 09:00/10am and 16:00pm to 20:00pm
School Holidays and weekends: 07:00 to 13:30, 13:00 to 20:00
Our client seeks someone who is well organised and flexible. The ability to work confidently with IT is essential, as is a genuine caring profile with the ability to learn and implement prescribed therapy following training.
A full clean driving licence is desirable but not essential.
An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Otherwise, the applicant must be willing to undertake training.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Child Workforce Barring. Full training will be provided.
NB: Community Case Management Services Limited are not the Employer
If you require any further information, please contact Recruitment on 01608 682522
Please refer to our website: www.ccmservices.co.ukand click on the tab which says ‘Jobs Notice Board’ to view the job description and to complete an application form.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: DA/AB
