Care Worker

4 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom The Stratton Family Full time

Job Overview:
Are you an outgoing support worker with night shift experience?

We are recruiting for a care/support worker to join our fantastic team, looking after our 17 year old son, who has complex needs.

He lives with his parents and older brother in a fully adapted property and attends Treloar's college during the week. He is an engaging young man who loves social interaction and to be the centre of attention

He has Cerebral Palsy, affecting all four limbs, complex medical needs, is nonverbal (although communicates extremely well non-verbally and using eye gaze technology.) He has epilepsy, (infrequent seizures which are age related), is PEG fed and requires medication day and night. As he requires one to one 24 hour care, a full care team is in place when he is not in school. Experience with complex care would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

We have a selction of day and night shifts available from Friday afternoon through to Sunday nights and school holidays. Shifts include waking nights and day shifts, at our specially designed home, between Canterbury and Folkestone in the Kent countryside. Waking night shifts are 12 hours, from either 8pm on school nights or 8.30pm weekends and holidays. The shift will include looking after Jacob but also some domestic tasks and then getting him up and ready for school in the morning.

We have a fully adapted new home, set up with specialist equipment including ceiling hoists, adapted bathroom and a pool. There is a separate room with an en-suite, for carers to carry out admin tasks.

Once up and dressed he loves music, Formula 1 and Football. He has a great sense of humour, loving to hear general gossip

There is a therapy programme (including Physio and Speech and Language therapy) which is carried out at home and the successful applicant may get involved with carrying these out.

You will be able to step up to the mark when required but also have the sensibility to know when to step aside. Good hands on care experience is essential, but integrity, common sense and honest communication skills are also vital.

**Benefits**:

- Pay rates are Weekdays £13 per hour / Weekends £15 per hour
- Bank Holidays paid at double time
- Full training provided although experience preferred
- Pension
- Opportunity to travel with the family on holidays

Non smokers and a clean driving licence only please, no agencies.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 13/05/2024



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