Support Worker

7 months ago


Ferndown, United Kingdom FindersKeepers Rec. Full time

**Ref: IT/Bco**

Please note that our client is not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Our 14-year-old client with Cerebral Palsy like any teenager, loves going out, listening to music /audiobooks and having her nails done She lives at home with her parents and younger sibling and is looking for a calm, serene carer to join her Care Team to support her during mornings before school in term time with optional hours available at other times throughout the year.

**The Role**:

- Our client’s Cerebral Palsy affects all her limbs and she also has poor head/trunk control so is a full-time wheelchair user and will require hoisting for all transfers
- Our client has a stoma and catheter along with a gastrostomy and is PEG-fed so full personal care is required for this role.
- Even though our client is non-verbal she is able to make simple choices for herself and can let her team and family know her needs by using facial expressions or sounds. Our client uses a system called TaSSeLs which is a tactile signing system for sensory learning.

**About You**:

- Due to our client’s complex care needs, you will have a minimum of one years’ experience working in Care.
- You will need to be a driver to reach our client’s home as public transport links are poor.
- You will be a reliable, patient person who has a positive and empathetic attitude to working with a young person with additional needs and able to motivate our client to undertake and complete activities.

**Pay**:

- £15 per hour on weekdays.
- £17 per hour weekends.
- £30 per hour bank holidays.

**Shifts**:

- Term Time - 10 hours per week - Monday to Friday 06:45 to 08:45 (2 hours per day)
- Optional additional hours will be available but not compulsory throughout the year.

Our posts require an enhanced DBS certificate and operate a non-smoking environment, at all times.



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