Job Description
Female Support Worker (Driver Required) - Complex NeedsLocation: Family Home & Community (Cumbria area) Hours: 4 hrs Tuesdays + 6 hrs first weekend of each month (Potential for more)
This position involves providing vital 1:1 and 2:1 support for an engaging 15-year-old girl with autism, learning difficulties, and epilepsy. The role focuses on helping her access the community, build independence, and enjoy activities, while providing her family with a well-deserved break.
Here is a quick overview of what the role entails:
Role & Responsibilities
* Community Outings: Accompanying her to her favorite spots, including parks (she loves the swings), bowling, nature walks, swimming, and trips to B&M etc.
* Communication & Behavior: Using simple sentences, PECs, and Core Boards to communicate. You will utilize Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) to manage challenging behaviors (such as hair pulling or head banging) when she becomes frustrated or startled.
* Medical & Personal Care: Assisting with full personal care (toileting/pad changes) and being trained to administer emergency rescue medication (Buccal Midazolam) if a seizure occurs.
* Driving: Actively driving or supporting her in the vehicle to ensure safe travel during outings.
Hours & Location
* Location: Family home and community (Cumbria area)
* Hours: 4 hours on Tuesdays + 6 hours on the first weekend of each month (with potential for more hours).
Requirements & Compliance
* Driving: A confident, licensed driver with a clean record.
* Experience: Prior experience working with children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex medical/behavioral needs.
* Vetting: Must hold (or be willing to undergo) an Enhanced DBS check.
* References: Satisfactory professional references covering the last 3 years of employment.
* Right to Work: Unrestricted right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not provided).
* Training: Must have completed (or be willing to undertake) Mandatory Training, PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression), and Buccal Midazolam administration.
* Personality: An energetic, patient, and encouraging personality-she thrives on verbal praise and applause!
Note: Due to the nature of intimate personal care, gender is an occupational requirement for this role to ensure privacy and dignity.
If you are a patient, energetic professional looking to make a real difference in a young person's life, I would love to chat with you about this opportunity.
Are you available for a brief phone call this week? ask for Sumaira in Randstad Care Team
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