Female Support Worker

DescriptionSupport Worker Role for young person– UXBRIDGE - Female Support Worker
Full time position 37+ hours/week 
£14-15.50/hour 
*FEMALE ONLY APPLICANTS  
*FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED FOR ROLE 
Shift Hours 
  Weekdays   7am-9am and3.30pm- 7.30pm [term-time] 
                     7.30am-7.30 pm [school holidays] 
  Weekends   8am-7.30pm 
  Nightshifts  7.30pm-9am 
An exciting opportunity is available for the role of a Support worker, caring for 16-year-old young lady with physical and learning disabilities.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, professional and committed to providing high quality carein accordance with CQC standards. 
Excellent communication skills are vital and an ability to be attuned to the client’s needs and build an appropriate rapport.
Due to the personal nature of the role, female applicant need only apply. 
The Client 
The Client is a 17-year-old female with Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, gastrostomy, and developmental delay. 
The client is a wheelchair user, and requires support with all activities of daily living, and to engage in social interests and hobbies. She enjoys socialising and exploring the local community. 
The Role 
The candidate will be required to provide 2:1 care on daytime shifts, and 1:1 care overnight, in accordance with a rota.
The candidate will be required to follow care plans and therapists’ guidance, and work in a family centred way.
Manual handling, medication administration, gastrostomy feeding, personal care, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment are some of the skills involved in this role. 
Essential  
Must have experience working with young people with additional health and learning needs. 
Must be reliable, punctual, professional and friendly. 
Must have experience with manual handling, personal care, medicine, administration and PEG feeding. 
Must have excellent communication skills, caring, with good initiative and problem solving skills. 
Ability to work effectively as an individualand as part of a small team. 
Willing to assist with maintaining clean and safe environment. 
Willing to be trained in new skills. 
Must be fluent in English - both written and verbal. 
Must have a satisfactory DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK. [*We do not offer sponsorship]  
Desirable  
Experience working with young people with complex health needs at home. 
Experience working with people who have epilepsy
 
Full UK driving license. 
Flexibility to occasionally adjust or increase hours in accordance with the client and family’s needs
 
Location:  Uxbridge, Middlesex 
Contract type:  Permanent Contract 
Support Worker Hours and Pay  
37 Hours per week, plus extra hours during holiday time 
£14- 15.50 per hour [dependant on weekday or weekend rates] 
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter now. 
Successful applicants will be contacted for a video call interview, initially
If successful, the second interview stage will be a face-to-face meet and greet with the client and family
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