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Job Title:Female Support Worker Location:Baschurch, SY4 2DR Pay rate: £19.00 - £21.85 per hour Job Type: Bank hours Shift and schedule:Shift pattern:Day shifts: 07:45 16:00 (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) 07:45-17:00 (Wednesday & Thursday)Waking night shifts: 18:30 06:30 (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)Thriving are excited to present this long-term Support Worker opportunity inBaschurch. This is a rewarding role supporting a 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible in her family home and school environment. We are looking for compassionate, reliable Support Workers who believe that disability should never be a barrier to a full and meaningful life. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and building consistent, trusting relationships. Previous experience supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and complex needs is essential. Salary & Benefits:Pay rate: £19.00 - £21.85 per hourWeekly pay every FridayDBS fees reimbursedRefer a friend scheme earn up to £500 per referralAccess to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts(electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional developmentCompany and Role:The client is a 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and EpilepsyThis is a 1-1 support roleThe service user is a wheelchair userand requires hoisting for all transfersWaking night support is required due to nocturnal seizures and health anxietyBedroom monitoring is in place overnightDay support includes:Morning routine and personal carePreparing for school and transport using an adapted automatic vehicle1-1 support and advocacy at school, including toileting and medicationPlayroom activities, reading, games, music, and sensory playNight support includes:Bedtime routine and personal careReading bedtime storiesSeizure monitoring and reassuranceSupporting the service user to resettle during the nightSuccessful Candidate:Must be female(genuine occupational requirement)Must be a driverand confident driving an automatic adapted vehiclePrevious experience supporting children with complex needsis essentialExperience with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy requiredComfortable with personal care, medication administration, and manual handlingMust be confident using manual handling equipment.Comfortable providing 1-1 support in a classroom environment, must be confident doing this.Excellent spoken English requiredA calm, reassuring approach, particularly during night supportSeizure and rescue training preferred but can be providedApply now for more details, wed love to hear from you! *Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.JBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
Shrewsbury
Job Type:
FullTime

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