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Web Recruit Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Ongoing supervision and support

Job summary

Web Recruit Ltd is seeking a caring, patient support worker to assist two children aged 10 and 7 in Borehamwood after school and at weekends. You will help with personal care, observations and their therapy programmes, in a family home alongside Mum, Dad and their dog.

Previous experience with complex behavioural needs and incontinence support is ideal. Roles are three after-school sessions on weekdays and one weekend daytime session; additional hours may be available during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with complex behavioural presentations would be ideal.
• Experience supporting with incontinence management and pad changes would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, observations and completing therapy programmes for two children.
• Support three after-school sessions each week and one weekend daytime session.

Job description

Supporting Children with Learning and Physical Disabilities

Location: Borehamwood

Contract: 12 hours per week

Pay: £16.00 per hour on weekdays and £18.00 per hour at weekends

About the Children

Working within this family home, you will support two fabulous children aged 10 and 7.

E and L live at home in Borehamwood with Mum, Dad and their pet dog. They are loving, engaging children who enjoy being around people and listening to music.

L particularly enjoys watching Hey Duggee and Peppa Pig on the iPad. Both children enjoy swimming and hydrotherapy at school, visiting the farm and spending time in the school sensory room. They also have a family dog who E loves helping to walk and care for.

L is a loving, strong-minded and happy young boy who communicates non-verbally through sounds, facial expressions and body language. He enjoys cause-and-effect toys and other activities involving coordination.

E is strong-minded, determined and full of energy. She communicates verbally and through body language. E enjoys visiting the farm and has lots of role-play activities in her room, which she enjoys playing with.

About the Role

The family requires support for three after-school sessions each week and one weekend daytime session.

E and L’s daily routines include personal care, observations and completing their therapy programmes.

Previous experience working with children with complex behavioural presentations would be ideal due to E and L’s sensory and emotional needs. Experience supporting with incontinence management and pad changes would also be beneficial.

Above all, your personality, passion and commitment to supporting the children are the most important qualities.

Hours and Shifts

• Three shifts between Monday and Friday
• 3:45pm–6:45pm
• Saturday
• 10:00am–4:00pm

Additional hours are available during the school holidays.

Who This Role Would Suit

If you have experience working with children with complex emotional needs and are passionate about making a positive difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be:

• Positive and calm
• Patient and intuitive
• Passionate about supporting children
• Committed to helping E and L with all aspects of their lives

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, this role is open to female applicants only.

What’s Great About This Role?

You will receive excellent individualised training, supervision and ongoing support. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills while working closely with experienced professionals and the children’s parents.

Rates of Pay

• Weekday daytime: £16.00 per hour

Could This Be the Role for You?

You may already be working as a Children’s Support Worker, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant or Learning Disability Support Worker. You may instead be a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Teaching Assistant (TA) or SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with special educational needs.

As most of the hours are after school, this opportunity could fit particularly well alongside an existing education-based role.

Alternatively, you might have experience in childcare, home care or supporting children with physical disabilities, complex needs or challenging behaviour.

Whatever your current job title, if you are compassionate, dependable and passionate about helping children with additional needs enjoy fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

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