Support Worker - Aberdare

Active Care Group; Aberdare; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Sleep In / Waking Night Support Worker for a 15-year-old with cerebral palsy in Aberdare. The role involves night support, personal care in the evenings and mornings, and assisting with daily activities at home and in the community.

Shifts include sleep-in nights and active duty hours, with full-time or part-time options. A recognised health and social care qualification is desirable, as is IT literacy and a driving licence. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• A recognised Health and Social Care qualification (QCF Level 2 or above) is desirable.
• Some experience of caring for children with learning, physical and communication difficulties is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Competent IT skills are desirable.
• DBS clearance required (enhanced Disclosure).
• DBS Update Service registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time personal care during evenings and mornings.
• Support night staff with sleep-in shifts and 12-hour coverage.
• Transport not always required but a driving licence is desirable.
• Support the client with activities and daily routines at home, school and community activities.

Skills

Care experience with disabilities

IT skills

DBS checks

Full driving licence

Education

QCF Level 2 or above

Job description

Sleep In / Waking Night Support Worker Wanted - Aberdare

Full Time/Part Time Available

We are looking for a Support Worker required to work with a delightful young girl aged 15 years with cerebral palsy, in Aberdare. The role will be based at the client’s home and will involve supporting night staff with care at night and providing personal care in the evenings and mornings. This is an amazing opportunity to develop a skill set. Previous support staff have gone on to gain a nursing qualification. The Client likes spending time with family, watching TV, playing with her noisy toys, going to school, youth club and Sunday school. She loves going on days out with the family, going on rides, and enjoys horse-riding, swimming, colouring, drawing, and playing board games.

What you'll be working:

Shifts consist of 9 hours sleep-in night rates (at the national living wage) and 3 hours of active duty – a total of 12 hours at the applicable hourly rate. Full-time, part-time and bank hours are available to cover the following: up to 144 hours over a 4-week period on a flexible basis. Positions include day/waking nights and/or sleep-in night shifts Monday – Sunday 9.30 pm – 09.30 am.

Salary: £16.00 per hour weekday day & waking night rate; £18.00 per hour weekend day & waking night rate; £12.71 per hour, current national living wage for sleep-in shifts.

What you'll have:

• A recognised Health and Social Care qualification (QCF Level 2 or above) is desirable.
• Some experience of caring for children with learning, physical and communication difficulties is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
• A full driving licence is desirable – the Client has their own vehicle which you would drive, but it is not essential to have a licence as shifts are worked on a 2:1 basis.
• Competent IT skills are desirable.
• This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS.
• You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.

*Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required.

*This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.

You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.

As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals.