Support Worker

Active Care Group Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in care services is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic support worker for a 10-year-old client in Wakefield. The role involves supporting a child with epilepsy and learning difficulties in their daily activities and rehabilitation. Successful candidates will have previous experience working with children with complex care needs and will receive training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience with children in areas such as epilepsy and brain injury.
• Driver with a full UK License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable the client to engage in rehabilitation and daily living activities.
• Participate in physiotherapy, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Provide complex support for day-to-day needs.

Skills

Experience with children with complex care needs

Knowledge of epilepsy

Knowledge of brain injury

Ability to assess risk

Job description

Care and Case Management Services Ltd (CCMS) are fully committed to delivering excellent support to all of our clients and their families and put their thoughts and expectations at the heart of everything we do!

We are extremely proud to offer very distinct and specialised case management services for adults and children recovering from an acquired / traumatic brain injury, spinal or catastrophic injuries and associated disabilities or conditions.

We are recruiting for an energetic and enthusiastic support worker to work with our client in the Wakefield area.

About the role:

Our client who is 10 years of age. He has epilepsy, learning difficulties, behavioural issues, feeding difficulties and requires support 24/7.

The client lives in the Wakefield area with his parents and siblings.

What you'll be working:

SUPPORT WORKER – Location: Wakefield

• Part time Monday to Sunday
• £13.00 per hour Mon – Fri
• £14.00 per hour Sat & Sun

What you'll be doing:

• The role will involve enabling the client to engage in rehabilitation, activities of daily living and recreational activities, and empowering them to be as independent as possible.
  
• The client requires complex support in their day to day needs.
  
• The support worker must be able to fully participate in a range of activities with the client, including physiotherapy, appointments, indoor and outdoor play, whilst demonstrating the ability to assess risk and always keep the client safe.
  

What you'll have:

• We are looking for someone with experience of working with children with additional and complex care needs, including epilepsy, diabetes and brain injury, so previous care experience with children in these areas is essential.

The successful applicant will receive full training for this role, input from Therapists and regular supervision by the Case Manager.

*Driver with a full UK License is essential.

Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK

Closing Date & Interview Date: TBC