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SalaryHealthcare Practitioner – Orford, Warrington– PERMANENT - £13.50 per hour
WE ARE SORRY, BUT SPONSORSHIP OR CHANGE OF SPONSOR IS NOT AVAILABLE. AND THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES LOOKING FOR 20HRS A WEEK.
Overview:
You would need to be a driver with a full UK driving licence.
40 hours per week (pro-rata) – over a 7-day rota including evening and weekend shifts x 52 weeks.
On call duties as required and by agreement.
You will support the service manager by leading the day to day management of a shift. You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the 6 Service Users.
The children’s home has a bright and homely feel. We are registered to care for children from birth to 18 years old with complex health needs. Due to the complex needs of our children, they rely on our teams for all aspects of their care. Every team member is highly trained, kind, caring and supportive, they meet the health and emotional needs of the children to the highest standard
You will be working for a national company who demonstrate the highest standards and superb values and ethics. Aligned with our belief that everyone’s needs are different, we tailor make our support packages for each person and work closely with social services to ensure the best outcomes and wellbeing for those we support.
This Employer prides itself on the learning, development, and career progression opportunities that we offer. Their aim is to make sure everyone feels safe, supported, and valued at work – and are committed to the continual development of our people.
Essential Requirements:
- 3 years minimum experience of working with Service Users (Children and Young People) who have Learning and or Physical Disabilities is essential within a clinical or complex health setting.
- Knowledge/experience of children / vulnerable young people who have complex needs relevant to service.
- Displays initiative, approachability, sensitivity and an awareness to multi-cultural issues.
- Have knowledge of current legislation.
- Relevant qualification to the post in childcare / social work or related subject.
- Experience of disability, medical, mental health and/or associated complex needs relevant to service.
- Experience of administering medication.
- Ability and commitment to manage and support staff to enable cohesive and effective team working.
Duties will include:
- To act as a member of the team and assist the management in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the children/young people, closely following individual plans, risk assessments and programmes in place.
- To deliver guided clinical support and undertake clinical observations using support plans and relevant clinical training.
- To understand the importance of the need for confidentiality in all clients matters at all times.
- To act as a role model in conjunction with colleagues to ensure yours and their welfare and create a safe, clean and secure environment for all children/young people and relatives.
- To take overall responsibility in ensuring the running of the home is to its highest possible standard, coordinating the shift, allocating child supervision and prioritising care.
