Support Worker

6 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Positive OT & CM Ltd Full time

**This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible individual, to support a family to care for their 14-year-old child who has a diagnosis of quadriplegia. The primary aspect of this role will be supporting the young person in their home, making sure they have the correct medication and feed etc, and meeting their physical and communication needs in consultation with their therapy team.**

You will be supported by a team of professionals to undertake a range of duties to support the client, you will work closely with therapists and family providing the highest standards of care and support.

You will be joining a well-established team of Support Workers, and as the client has two to one support at all times you will be working with a colleague.

It is important that you are sensitive to the needs and boundaries of the family and are able to support the child’s parents when it comes to maintaining their structure and values.

Experience of working with young people or children with additional needs is preferred however not essential, instead a personality that matches the child’s expectations, a willingness to learn, be trained and the ability to work flexibly are the qualities most needed. Relevant job specific training will be provided as necessary.

The post requires that you work under the direction of the client’s parents as well as independently to a greater extent. You must work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer. Reliability, integrity, and complete trustworthiness are essential attributes in this post.

There are various hours available, and shifts are between 6 and 12 hours and during the day and night.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Leeds (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Leeds: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: POTCM -KM


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