Weekend Assistant

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Somerset and Bath; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare agency is seeking a Weekend Assistant in Wincanton, UK, to support a family with a child and assist in the mother's rehabilitation. The role requires engaging the child in play and helping with daily activities. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a caring attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in childcare or support work.
• Paediatric first aid training preferred.
• Experience working with children and families with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with childcare and rehabilitation support for a child.
• Engage the child in creative play and outdoor activities.
• Handle child's laundry and meals.

Skills

Experience with young children

Empathy

Engagement in fun activities

Driving license

Job description

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Somerset and Bath

96 Station Road
Nailsea
North Somerset
BS48 1TG

Phone: [phone]

Weekend Assistant

We are recruiting for a Mothers Help/Support worker working with a family in South Somerset. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young children and ideally who has previous experience working with a parent with a disability, worked within rehabilitation or as part of a team.

Mum has an acquired brain injury and is in recovery from surgery. This is a role that combines childcare and rehabilitation support. The post holder will be part of a wider rehabilitation team that is supporting Mum and her family on her rehabilitation journey. They are looking for someone to help alternate weekends 5pm Saturday until Monday morning. There is the possibility of one overnight a week and potential for more hours to cover the other support worker\'s holidays.

The boy enjoys creative play, dinosaurs, football, swimming, outdoor play and there is plenty of outdoor space to explore and they live in a rural location. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, caring, engaging in fun activities and have a muck in attitude. Your duties will include child\'s laundry, changing bedding when required, cooking meals for the boy and providing stimulating activities and days out for him.

If you have experience of support/car work and as a nanny this could be an ideal part time position for you!!

Job Details

• This is a permanent position
• Location of the job: Penselwood, Wincanton
• Minimum experience Level for this job: 3 years in childcare and/or support work
• Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric first aid
• Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Not essential
• Days/days of work: 5pm Saturday until Monday morning (alternate weekends)
• Job Start Date: Asap
• Job End Date: N/A
• Pets in the home: Yes
• Driving required: Driver with own car
• Source: Agency
• Job reference: ZF862241
• Region: South West England
• Area: Somerset
• Location: Wincanton
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary: £16.50 gross per hour
• Hours: 5pm Saturday-Monday am (alternate weekends)
• Qualifications required: Not essential
• DBS checked: Required
• Required language: Not specified
• Experience required: At least 3 years in childcare or in support work
• Driving license required: Yes
• Employment type: Part time
• Duration: Permanent
• Live in / out: Live in