Support Worker

Snapcare Specialist Recruitment ,
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
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Salary: Up to £17 per hour

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Up to £17.00 gross per hour. Part Time Paediatric Support Worker required for Oscar 7 who has complex medical needs on alternate Fridays Title: Part Time Paediatric Support Worker | KT12 Walton on Thames Location: KT12, Walton on Thames Nearest Train: Walton on Thames Wage: £15.00 gross per hour weekdays, £17.00 gross per hour weekends. Sleeping night shifts £11.80 per hour during the week and £12.80 per hour at the weekend. Driver required? Essential Use of a car? On duty Essential: Experience supporting children with complex medical needs, non-smoker, DBS Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Alternate Fridays 12.00pm - 9 am on Saturday. Family Pets: none Accommodation: Spacious carer bedroom with en-suite, breakout area and kitchenette available while on duty We are delighted to be working in association with a private client/case manager on this vacancy; they will be carrying out all recruitment, including shortlisting and interviewing. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to Snap Care sending your CV and contact details directly to our client for their consideration. Please see our website for more info on how Snap works with associated companies/clients. About this client: Oscar 7, has cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. He loves to play role-play games, Lego and Paw Patrol toys. He adores technology and likes to be active. He is a very caring and determined little boy who is a joy to spend time with. Oscar is mobile but can be unsteady and suffers from fatigue, so will need someone proactive who can learn when to give extra support and when he requires quiet time. Oscar receives all liquids and medication through a PEG as he is at risk of aspirating on all fluids and has a soft, mashable diet. Overview of role: The role includes school pick-ups, play-dates, implementing therapies at home in a fun way and taking Oscar to therapy activities such as swimming and horse riding. Other tasks include assistance with personal care, play, mobility, hydration and medication via a PEG, and completing his therapy programmes. Who this job would suit: We are looking for proactive, professional and enthusiastic candidates with an eye for detail. The support worker(s) will be required to keep full and detailed records of their intervention and to follow guidance in the support plan and risk assessments. We are looking for skilled and experienced people who have excellent communication skills, are confident, energetic and have a positive, caring attitude. What’s great about this job: This is a great opportunity to work with a lovely, fun and charming little boy with lots of potential, where your input and care skills can make a really positive difference. Full training and support will be provided. To apply, send your CV and a short supporting statement to Kamila at Snap Please note, whilst Snap endeavour to reply to all applications, some of our positions are so popular this is not possible and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89911162

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