Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR8698

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Crawley seeks a Female Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant to provide care for an 11-year-old girl with learning disabilities and epilepsy. Ideal candidates will have experience with similar needs, must be a driver with their own car, and should uphold high standards of confidentiality and care. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while working in the community and at home.

Qualifications

• Driver with own car.
• Ability to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication as required.
• Provide transportation for the child.
• Offer companionship and assist with dressing/undressing.
• Aid in changing pull-ups and toileting.

Skills

Experience working with children with learning disabilities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Location: Three Bridges, Crawley

Job Description

We are looking for a friendly, reliable Female Support Worker to work with an 11-year-old child in the community and at home. The child has learning disabilities, is non-verbal but able to communicate her needs, and has epilepsy.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, a driver with their own car, and a non-smoker due to health needs. They should be respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality, reliable, and able to work on their own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing/undressing
• Changing pull-ups/toileting

Requirements

• Experience of working with children with similar needs
• Ability to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Additional requirements include being a non-smoker due to medical reasons and having the right to work in the UK.

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check may be required if successful.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.