AddressJob Posted: 15 May 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime. Weekday rate £12.15, weekend rate £14.58
- Industries: Health & Social Care
Support Worker for a Teenage Girl with Profound and multiple learning disabilities
Position: Support Worker
Location: Ryde area, Isle of Wight
Type: Part-Time Permanent Post
About Us:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our family and provide personalised care for our teenage daughter, who has profound and multiple learning disabilities. This role is vital in helping her live a fulfilling and joyful life.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Assist with feeding and administering medications as prescribed.
- Support client in engaging in activities she enjoys, both at home and in the community.
- Facilitate communication and interaction using assistive technology and other communication aids.
- Ensure client’s safety and well-being at all times.
- Collaborate with family members and healthcare professionals to implement care plans
- Participate in light household tasks related to client’s care environment
- You will receive supervision, support and training co-ordinated by Circle Case Management. There is the option to gain further qualifications in this role too.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a caregiving or support role, particularly with individuals with disabilities, is highly desirable.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone's life.
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with caregiving.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Basic knowledge of assistive technology and communication devices (training will be provided).
Preferred:
- Certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Epilepsy training
- Relevant certifications or training in disability support or caregiving.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime. Weekday rate £12.15, weekend rate £14.58
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and welcoming family environment.
- Fortnightly Rota scheduling to accommodate personal commitments.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the life of a wonderful young person.
27.25 hours per week. including two weekend shifts (0900-2000) and 5 weekday shifts (1330-2000) per fortnight. More hours are available during school holidays and opportunity to cover annual leave
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for applying. Please send applications to [email protected] or contact 01297 533003 for more information.
Join us in making a difference in our client’s life. We look forward to welcoming a compassionate and dedicated individual to our team.
Due to Personal Care requirements there is an occupational requirement to recruit female staff
*We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.*
