Job Title: Care Assistant for a young boy P/T @ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k, Morpeth
Client:
UKCIL
Location:
Morpeth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
Support Worker for a 10-year-old boy with Extreme Short Bowel Syndrome
We are seeking a Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with Extreme Short Bowel Syndrome who requires Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), an intravenous nutritional feeding. The role involves enabling the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities in the community, supporting outdoor activities with caution due to fatigue, and engaging in crafts, board games, and play with action figures at home.
The successful candidate must be calm in stressful situations and capable of providing personal care. Full training for TPN administration will be provided.
Hours: 4 hours per week with some flexibility. Rate of pay: £13.09/hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks/year pro-rata. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Benefits: ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme, purchased after 6 weeks of employment.
Person Specification:
* Experience and understanding of children with disabilities
* Interest in working with children with complex needs
* High initiative, punctuality, reliability
* Flexibility, positive and caring attitude
* Respect for confidentiality
* Full, clean driving license for personal and business use
* Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer)
Additional Requirements:
* Safeguarding Adults/Children training
* Full UK driving license and own car
* Medical training in PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Day Time Hours
Monday Morning/Afternoon/Evening 4.0
Weekly pay: £52, Monthly and Annual figures depend on schedule.
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