Overview
Complex Care Support Worker, SW19. Casual / Bank Contract 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.
Location and details
Nearest Tube/Station: Southfields
Wage/Salary: £19.80 Weekdays | £21.80 Weekends (Gross per Hour)
Driver Essential?: No
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Shifts: Weekdays 2.00pm to 8.00pm, Weekends 8.00am to 8.00pm, Waking Nights 8.00pm to 8.00am. This is a casual / zero hour contract.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicableRecruiter: Suhada
About our client
Josh is 6 years old, living with his Mummy, Daddy, and little brother in their fully adapted home in Southwest London. He sustained a Perinatal Hypoxic Brain Injury at birth resulting in profound and complex medical needs. He has Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. He requires suctioning and receives all nutrition, fluid and medication via his PEG. He is unable to verbalise, using facial expressions, body language and sounds to communicate. Team Josh is nurse-led and provides round the clock support to ensure he receives the highest level of care, support and therapy input.
Overview of role
Josh is supported on a 2:1 basis (day and night). He will be attending school regularly from September. The team follows a detailed care plan, providing support in all areas of his ADLs, complex care, and rehabilitation which involves daily therapy input. Bespoke training is provided; however, you must have training and experience in PEG, suctioning and seizure management. Package offers on average 2 shifts per week, and opportunities to cover planned and unplanned leave.
Responsibilities
* Provide 2:1 support for Josh in all care activities and rehabilitation tasks.
* Perform PEG-related care, suctioning, and seizure management as required.
* Assist with daily living activities and coordinate with therapy input as part of the care plan.
* Follow nurse-led care protocols and work as part of a collaborative team.
* Participate in ongoing training and development related to Josh's complex medical needs.
Who this job would suit
You will have excellent experience in complex medical care, be compassionate, nurturing, and enjoy working as part of a team. You should be comfortable engaging with Josh using non-verbal communication and age-appropriate play and activities.
What’s great about this job
Ongoing training, regular reviews, and support from the Team Leader and Case Management team. Be part of a dedicated care team surrounding a child with complex needs.
Recruitment and sponsorship
Our client is using a Shortlist Service. The recruiter will screen applications to confirm essential criteria are met. By applying, you agree to your CV and contact details being shared with the client. Please note, sponsorship is not available for any vacancies. A genuine occupational requirement may apply where noted.
Important notes
Responsibilities, hours and benefits are subject to change per the client’s care plan and agency policies.
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