Female Children's Night Support Worker - PT

Securitas UK; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Insignia Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated night support worker to assist a 5-year-old child at home in Lowestoft. You will support with PEG feeding, seizures, oxygen and suctioning, within a compassionate care team.

The role is part-time with 9-hour waking night shifts and a fixed rota that includes alternate weekend work. No prior social care experience is required as training will be provided to succeed in the role.

Qualifications

• Night support for a 5-year-old with PEG feeding, seizures, oxygen and suctioning.
• Training provided; no prior social care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate night-time care at the family home in Lowestoft.
• Support with daily living activities and monitor medical needs.

Job description

Job Description

What you will be doing:

Support work isn’t just making cups of tea and personal care. It is about enhancing the lives for people living with emotional, physical and sometimes complex disabilities. At Insignia Healthcare Group we believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential. Although a good cup of tea does go a long way!!

We are seeking a committed and compassionate night support worker to join the care team working with a 5 year old male child who lives in the family home in the Lowestoft area. He requires support with a range of clinical needs including:

• PEG feeding
• Seizures
• Oxygen
• Suctioning

He lives at home in Lowestoft with mum, dad, his older sister, older brother and a range of animals including dogs, cats & guinea pigs. He enjoys sensory play indoors and out, loves spending time with his animals and adventures in the community.

Key Details:

• Contracted: Part Time position
• Location: Lowestoft
• Shifts: 9hr waking night shifts
• Schedule: Fixed rota pattern which includes alternate weekend working

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

*Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Someone who really wants to make a difference, who has a friendly, calm and confident personality. The applicant will want to embrace our Vision & Values and will put the wellbeing of every individual first. Showing compassion, honesty and empathy to all aspects of life.

For us, it is about matching the right person to our families to create a happy and positive environment and your new job with us will be one you enjoy doing every day. It doesn't matter if you don’t have experience in the social care sector as we will train you in everything you need to succeed in your role.

Are you a friendly and social person who enjoys being surrounded by inspiring individuals? Are you looking for that next step in your career or looking for that new challenge and believe that you have the transferable skills to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults and children?

A little bit about us:

Insignia Healthcare Group is a leading provider of community care for people with complex care being delivered in their own homes. We provide NHS and Local Authority services to Children and Adults across Norfolk & Waveney. Our holistic, collaborative and person centred approach has proven to deliver high standards and achieve positive outcomes for the individuals we serve. We are proud of our long history and excellent reputation to go the extra mile and to be part of our families lives through to adulthood and beyond.