GU10 | Support Worker

Snap Childcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring family seeks a complex care support worker to assist 14-year-old Rose, who requires round-the-clock support due to her medical needs. This role involves personal care, medication administration, and engaging activities, making a positive difference in Rose's life. The position offers competitive pay and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Excellent training and upskilling opportunities

Paid annual leave

Contracted permanent hours

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children or teenagers with complex care needs.
• Basic skills in tube feeding, epilepsy management, and suctioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, administer medication, and prepare feeds.
• Implement therapy and arrange indoor and outdoor activities.
• Collaborate with Rose's parents and medical professionals.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Dedication

Communication

Job description

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Client/Child:

Rose is 14 years old and the heart of a loving and supportive family; Mum, Dad, and younger brother (9). Rose is an engaging, sweet, and happy young lady with a love for music, arts and crafts, cooking, listening to stories, and loud engaging activities. Rose sustained a brain injury at birth and is fully dependent on 2:1 support around the clock. She has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, a tracheostomy, requires suctioning, a GJ tube (for medication, nutrition, and fluids), and has a visual impairment. Rose communicates using her eyes and can express her likes and dislikes. She has a complex care team providing round-the-clock support, is home-schooled, and her house is fully adapted to meet her needs.

Overview of role: The complex care support worker will work alongside another team member to provide the highest standard of care and support to Rose. Responsibilities include attending to her health, care, and medical needs, such as personal care, administering medication, preparing feeds, manual handling, implementing therapy, arranging indoor and outdoor activities, updating her care plan and records, and collaborating with Rose’s parents, medical professionals, and MDT. On Fridays, support will be provided during her home-school session, following her routine on weekends. The role may be suitable for job sharing or additional hours, depending on the candidate's preference.

Who this job would suit: This is a busy family home with a well-coordinated team. Reliability, teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to at least 12 months are essential. Prior experience supporting children or teenagers with complex care needs such as tube feeding, epilepsy, and suctioning is required. Training will be provided, but basic skills in these areas are necessary. Non-smokers/vapers only.

What’s great about this job: Competitive pay rates, excellent training and upskilling opportunities, paid annual leave, and contracted permanent hours. You'll work with a great team in a supportive environment. Rose is a joy to support and will brighten your day; your work will make a meaningful difference in her life.

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using the Shortlist Service. Applications will be screened to ensure they meet essential criteria. Successful candidates will be forwarded to the client for further recruitment steps. By applying, you agree to us sharing your CV and contact details with the client.

Please note: Where gender is specified as essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.