Bank Support Worker

Overview

We are seeking a patient, fun and bubbly Bank Support Worker to support James, who is 11 years old. James lives at home with his family, attends school where he receives 1:1 support, enjoys hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, and sensory activities, and loves music. He has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, is severely visually impaired, non mobile, uses a PEG for fluids, and a wheelchair for mobility. He cannot regulate his temperature which can cause seizures.

The role involves helping James with daily activities such as getting up, dressing, preparing for school, changing, eating dinner, bathing or showering, and taking medication. On weekends you will support him during hydrotherapy on a 2:1 care basis and during other activities, with or without family members. You will also assist with chores around the family home.

Shift Schedule (Term time hours)

• Week 1: Monday Friday 7:00 9:00am; Monday Friday 3:15 6:30pm
• Week 2: Monday Friday 7:00 9:00am; Monday Friday 3:15 6:30pm
• Saturday 9:00am - Sunday 6:30pm (includes a sleeping night)
• Sunday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Shift Schedule (School holidays)

• Week 1: Monday Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm (first week will include a sleeping night on Monday)
• Week 2: Monday Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm; Monday and Saturday (both will incorporate 2 sleeping nights a week)
• Sunday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Pay and Benefits

• Monday to Friday days: £17.00 per hour
• Weekend and bank holiday days: £19.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday sleeping nights: National Living Wage (£12.21 for workers aged 21 or over)
• Weekend sleeping nights: National Living Wage (£1.56)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check

Essential Requirements

• Own a car to get to work (driving of clients' car not required)
• Previous experience working with children with special needs and confidence to work with complex medical needs
• Eligibility to work in the UK; satisfactory references; enhanced DBS Certificate

Desirable Skills

• Experience with children who have visual impairments
• Interest in therapy and PEG feeding

Other Information

This job will close when sufficient applications have been received. Interviews will be on a rolling basis after 23 February. The start date is ASAP, subject to satisfactory employment checks.

Position may require accommodation such as a carers bedroom and separate bathroom while on duty. Pets: 1 dog (medium sized).

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