Job Title: Childrens Support Worker

Location: Bognor

Hourly rate: £13.33

Reference: CZ7908

Hours/shifts: Mon or Tues 9am – 3pm, Thurs 3pm – 7pm and 8 hrs once a month on a Sat or Sun

Summary

We are looking for a calm and caring person to provide some extra support to our gorgeous 2 year old son

He has some medical needs so you would need to be able to manage these but training will be given

The role is to spend time with him at home promoting his development and mobility through fun activities and exercises

He loves to go out and enjoys swimming so you would need to be comfortable to take him in the pool so you would need to be able to drive your own car

The role could be a job share so please apply for any of the days stated.

Other Requirements

• Must be comfortable with pets

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Typical duties

Domestic -

General tidying up after our son ie toys and keeping areas clean and hygienic

Personal Care:

You will need to be able to manage medical equipment such as PEG feed and CPAP. There are times when he can become unwell very suddenly so a calm approach to manage this is essential. He may need suctioning and oxygen before calling 999 although these situations are decreasing as he is getting older

You will need to give medication and support to do physio exercises

He needs to be put in his standing frame to promote his mobility and strength

He is starting to sit and can roll so you need to watch him so his feed pump remains in place.

We are starting food tasters twice a day but there will be a plan to follow

You will need to help him to get reading for swimming which will require disconnecting and reconnecting his PEG feed.

He is in nappies so you will need to change these as needed

Social:

Supporting and engaging in activities at home and out such as going to the park, swimming, sensory time, books (although likes to chew them). Activities to promote development but also keeping him safe.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred due to medical issues however if you a calm and sensible person then you may be considered for the role even if you don’t have the experience as training is given

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives