Position Title: Support Worker
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Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Hourly Rate: £14.74 with an increase after 2 years service
Hours Per Week: Fridays 3.30pm 7.30pm plus flexible hours during school holidays between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOWBT
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Support Worker to help care for William, a non-verbal child with complex healthcare needs, in his family home. This is a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference to Williams daily life and wellbeing.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hi, my name is William.
I live at home with my mum, dad and my two younger siblings. I love swimming, music, sensory play, fresh air and adventures outdoors.
I have complex medical needs, including:
* Seizure management
* Respiratory care, including chest physiotherapy and suctioning
* Gastrostomy feeding and medication administration
* Dystonia management
* Supporting positioning and mobility
I use a wheelchair, cannot sit or weight-bear unaided, and rely on consistent, familiar support. A good day for me is when I feel safe, comfortable and can engage in activities I enjoy.
ABOUT YOU
You will be patient, reliable and compassionate, with experience in:
* Seizure management
* Respiratory care
* Gastrostomy feeding
* Supporting non-verbal children with complex care needs
Additional paediatric experience, including suctioning or neurological care, is a plus. You will be trained in all my care plans and support by my multidisciplinary team.
If you are ready to join my support team and make a real difference in my life, wed love to hear from you!
BENEFITS
In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).
* Company pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the scheme rules.
* Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.
* Free training and development for all roles.
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* Star of the Month rewards.
And so much more!
SAFER RECRUITMENT
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
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