Children's Support Worker

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a bright, happy and affectionate 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, who lives at home with his family. He has a wonderful personality and enjoys the company of others, spending time with family and friends, watching football, gaming and having fun in his pool.

Although he does not communicate verbally, he communicates effectively using his talk pad and other communication aids, alongside sounds, gestures and some spoken words, including yes and no. Building a positive relationship with him, understanding his individual communication style and recognising his likes, dislikes, wants and needs are key parts of this role.

You will join a dedicated support team providing person-centred care and support in his family home, helping him with all aspects of daily living, promoting his independence and enabling him to enjoy the activities and experiences that are important to him. You will also support his health needs, including epilepsy management and following his epilepsy care plan, with appropriate training and guidance provided.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, reliable and confident in supporting a young person with complex needs. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a genuine enthusiasm for getting to know him, building trust and helping him live a happy, fulfilling life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing attentive overnight support, ensuring comfort and safety
• Monitoring for signs of seizure activity and responding appropriately
• Supporting with positioning, transfers, and comfort routines
• Keeping the environment tidy and organised
• Ensuring nutritional and hydration needs are met safely and effectively through gastrostomy feeding, in accordance with individual care plans and clinical guidance
• Using assistive communication tools
• Building rapport and fostering trust with both our client and his family

Support Needs Include:

• Overnight monitoring and safety checks
• Personal care, repositioning and toileting as needed
• Epilepsy support and prompt seizure response
• Maintaining a calm, reassuring presence
• Light housekeeping

Personal Attributes:

● Empathy, patience and a person – centred approach to care.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work flexibly and adapt to clients changing needs.

● Excellent time keeping

● A warm, approachable and fun-loving individual with a good sense of humour, who can bring positivity to everyday life while maintaining a compassionate and professional approach

Essential Requirements:

● Support or care experience/qualification: 1 year (preferred)

● Living in the UK: 7 years (required)

● Supporting individuals with epilepsy: 1 year (preferred)

● A full driving licence is essential due to the client’s needs.

● This family occasionally travels abroad for holidays, Therefore, you must be willing and able to travel overseas if required.

Benefits:

● Competitive rates of pay

● Full training and on-going professional development

● Supportive work environment

● This role offers the opportunity to join a great team

● On-site parking

We embrace diversity, therefore, applicants are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those in its care. Therefore, this position requires a criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List and is subject to two satisfactory references

A conviction or caution will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

All applicants invited for an interview will be asked to provide documentary evidence confirming their right to work in the UK. You will be required to complete an induction and training programme which includes safeguarding best practice.

Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person