Complex Care Support Worker in Cambridge

£ 13 to £ 15

Kerry Jeffcoate 

Posting for 5+ years

Cambridge

Ad ID: 37761315

Ended

Description:

Location: CB3, Cambridge
Pay: £13.00 per hour for Monday to Friday and £15.00 per hour for Saturday and Sunday days and waking nights, pay rates to be reviewed after successful completion of probation
Hours: Damian and his family are looking for support workers to work either full-time or part.-time.
Full-time: Working on a 4 week rolling rota, some nights and some afternoons. 2.30pm-9.30pm term time. 12 hour shifts non term-time, 12 hour night shifts (will be expected to shadow a trained support worker for 1 month as training)
Part-time: either 2-4 shifts per week 2.30pm-8.00pm or 2.30-9.30pm term time only, non term time shifts would be 12 hours, again 2-4 shifts per week

Please state on your application which hours you are available for. Previous applicants need not apply.
Essential Experience: Confident about working in Damian's own home and sensitive to his needs and wishes and those of his family. Aptitude and desire to work with children/young adults with disabilities
Desirable: Experience of and qualifications in caring for children with disabilities and ability to work flexible hours as required
Accommodation (while on duty): Fully adapted family home with carer accommodation
Interview Date: As and when applications are received
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Damian aged 15 is a delightful young man, who is extremely close to his parents and two younger siblings. He enjoys watching his favourite TV shows, going in his sensory room, going for walks and sensory play.

Damian likes good consistent routines and care being provided by those that clearly understand his needs. He has Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy which affects all four limbs. He is dependent on carers for all of his needs. Damian has non-verbal communication and uses smiles and expression to communicate his feelings. He requires 2:1 care in the day and one carer at night. Damian has his meals and medication via gastrostomy, his diet is very important so set recipes with calorific values are all calculated. He can be unpredictable with his health needs, so carers need to work on initiative and feel confident getting to know him.

As his support worker, you will respond sensitively and appropriately to his needs and emotions and work co-cooperatively with his Mother and Team Leader. Ideally you will have experience in physical disabilities and seizure management along with PEG feeding and administration of medication. You will be required to work in a family home environment and once trained, lone working is a possibility do to annual leave and sickness of other support workers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated home care team and develop existing skills and support this very special little boy. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion. Shadow shifts will be completed until the carer and client feel confident.


Pay and Benefits:
£13.00 per hour, Weekday Days and £15.00 per hour, Weekend days and Waking Nights
On-going training & support provided
5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
Free DBS check.

In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered:
Induction,
Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
On-going support from a dedicated family and Team Leader

Safeguarding
ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our Clients' employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK;
Satisfactory references, including your last employer;
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.