Support Worker

Snap Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is looking for an experienced Complex Care Support Worker to provide essential 2:1 support for a 6-year-old boy with complex medical needs in Southfields, SW19. The job involves implementing care plans, assisting with daily tasks, and engaging in playful activities. Candidates must be experienced in PEG management, suctioning, and seizure care. Offering competitive wages of £19.80 per hour on weekdays and £21.80 on weekends, with flexible shifts available. A compassionate approach is essential to support the child effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing PEG care.
• Confident in suctioning and seizure management.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with complex care needs on a 2:1 basis.
• Follow care and therapy plans for daily living activities.
• Provide support during school runs and weekend activities.

Skills

Experience in PEG management

Oral/airway suctioning

Seizure/epilepsy management

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Job description

About this child

Josh is 6 years old and lives with his parents and younger brother in their fully adapted home in Southfields. He is a sweet, engaging little boy whose smile lights up the room. Josh sustained a Perinatal Hypoxic Brain Injury at birth and has dystonic cerebral palsy and epilepsy, resulting in complex medical needs. He receives all nutrition, fluids and medication via PEG and requires regular suctioning. Josh is non-verbal and communicates through facial expressions, body language and sounds. His care is nurse-led, with a highly skilled team providing 24/7 support to ensure his health, care and therapy needs are met.

Overview of role

Josh is supported on a 2:1 basis at all times. The team follows a detailed care and therapy plan, supporting all activities of daily living, complex care and rehabilitation. Weekday shifts include the school run followed by after-school and evening routines. Weekends are activity-filled, with the team enabling Josh to access play, stimulation and family time. Bespoke training is provided, however applicants must already be confident in PEG care, suctioning and seizure management.

Who this role would suit

An experienced Complex Care Support Worker who is compassionate, nurturing and confident working within a multidisciplinary team. You will be creative, enjoy play, singing songs and nursery rhymes, and be able to see Josh for who he is and the progress he continues to make.

Complex Care Support Worker

Complex Care Support Worker, SW19. Weekday and Weekend hours available for an experienced Complex Care Support Worker to join a team providing 2:1 support to a little boy in Southfields, SW19. Offering up to £21.80 Gross per Hour.

Job Details

• Nearest Tube/Station: Southfields
• Wage/Salary: £19.80 Weekdays | £21.80 Weekends. Gross per Hour
• Driver Essential? Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty
• Essential: Experienced in PEG management, oral/airway suctioning and supporting a client with seizure/epilepsy management
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: Weekday afternoon 2.00pm-8.00pm, Saturday OR Sunday 8.00am-8.00pm. Three shifts per week: two afternoons and one weekend shift
• Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
• Recruiter: Suhada