Complex Care Support Worker | SW19

OverviewComplex Care Support Worker, SW19. Weekday and Weekend hours available for an experienced Complex Care Support Worker to join a team providing 2:1 support to a little boy in Southfields, SW19. Offering up to £21.80 Gross per Hour.DetailsNearest Tube/Station: SouthfieldsWage/Salary: £19.80 Weekdays | £21.80 Weekends. Gross per HourDriver Essential? NoEssential: Experienced in PEG management, oral/airway suctioning and supporting a client with seizure/epilepsy managementStart Date: ASAPDays & Hours: Weekday afternoon: 2.00pm to 8.00pm, Saturday OR Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm. 3 shifts available each week: 2 afternoons and 1 weekend shift.Family/Client Pets: Not applicableRecruiter: Suhadasuhada@snapcare.co.uk | jade@snapcare.co.uk About our clientJosh is 6 years old, living with his Mummy, Daddy, and little brother in their fully adapted home in Southwest London. His smile lights up any room; a real sweetie with the ability to wrap everyone around his little finger Josh sustained a Perinatal Hypoxic Brain Injury at birth resulting in profound and complex medical needs. He has Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. He requires suctioning, and receives all nutrition, fluid and medication via his PEG. He is unable to verbalise, using facial expressions, body language and sounds to communicate. ‘Team Josh’ is nurse-led and provides round the clock support working like a well-oiled machine to ensure he receives the highest level of care, support, and therapy input. Role overviewJosh is supported on a 2:1 basis (day and night) and will be attending school regularly from September. The team follows a detailed care plan, providing support in all areas of his ADLs, complex care, and rehabilitation, which involves daily therapy input. Weekday shifts start with the school run, returning home to continue the afterschool and evening routine. Weekends are filled with activities, and Josh’s team enable participation in these activities. Bespoke training is provided; however, you must have training and experience in PEG, suctioning and seizure management. Who this job would suitYou will come into this role with excellent experience in complex medical care, be compassionate, thoughtful with a nurturing nature, and enjoy working as part of a team. Josh and his family need someone who can see him for who he is, and his potential. You will be creative and enjoy playing games and singing songs / nursery rhymes. What’s great about this jobJosh is an adorable little boy and you will be very fortunate to be part of his life and dedicated care team. There will be ongoing training, reviews, and support from the Team Leader and Case Management team. Recruitment and sponsorshipOur client is using Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria are met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client.Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Recruitment processThis vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. #J-18808-Ljbffr