We are looking for a disability support worker / carer to join the team around a 18 year old severely disabled & autistic & epileptic teenager with additional health needs.
The position is working directly with the young person in the context of his family in his family home.
The young person has 24 hour 1:1 support and for some activities 2:1 support (eg. when visiting the pool, special needs bike club, visiting the park etc).
His team of support workers / carers help him with all his daily life & routine which includes supporting and facilitating access to activities and community, help him with learning more self help skills and communication, all of his personal care, his laundry and keep his environment clean & tidy.
We are looking to find someone who will be happy to do day shifts as well as some waking night shifts.
We would consider both full time as well as part time candidates (part time minimum of 24hr per week).
About the Teen: He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic young man with severe epilepsy, a movement disorder and additional health needs. He can walk only with support.
He needs help with all elements of his daily life.
Although he does like to be active this is not in an athletic way. During these activities (even while walking) he needs quite a bit of support at all times.
He has a seizures disorder and additionally other heath conditions which lead to him spending time in hospital.
When he is in hospital he needs someone who has a lot of patience.
About you: This job will suit someone with some experience supporting a person with disability and severe autism and who has a real relevant interest in working with a disabled person too.
Ideally you have also studied or are studying something that is related to this position.
You are not afraid to learn care elements like catheterisation and dealing with PEG and Peristeen (ideally you have experience already and other elements of care - otherwise we train you).
You will need to be following the behaviour plan (ABA) which we would explain to you and you would be required to attend the team meetings with our ABA Consultant and the rest of the experienced team.
You need to be able to swim - this is important to him and a must for this job.
Only non-smokers / non vapers apply
You like dogs and are not afraid of a friendly dog.
Ideally you are open to work some weekends (or most weekends if this suits you) and some bank holidays (shared with the team).
You are open to accompany the young person on a summer break and support him. And are able to support also some days during the Christmas / New Years Break (shared with the team).
You are also flexible enough to be the second person in the house when the parents need to be away for work or travel.
Both day and night shifts are available and we want to find applicants who are open to take on both day and night shifts.
You would be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months or more.
You live in North London ideally or close by and do not have too far to travel.
About the Role
Pay: Hourly rate £16 p/h (£15 during first 3 month training) (full probation is 6 months)
Bank holidays are paid double rate.
Part time & Full time available
Part time :24 -30 hr
Full time: 37.5 hours +
There are always extra bank hours additionally available (when team members are on holiday) if you needed more hours.
(please let us know you availability in your cover letter).
This position is from mid September.
Fantastic training opportunities, with a thorough handover, from long-standing members of staff who know the young person and his family very well.
You will be provided with regular training on his health and care needs which include seizure management, catheterisation, bowel and peg management and behavioural support.
Regular team meetings with the ABA Consultant.
Flexibility around days worked to accommodate studies or other commitments.
Please read this ad completely before we discuss the position further via a WhatsApp Video call or in person.
Please write a few sentences explaining why you are interested - so an honest cover letter.
This will ideally be your only job next to studies.
Or if full time - it needs to be your only job.
This position could ideally be on a freelance basis with a UTR number (if you are part time and also if you are a student).
Otherwise a PAYE contract through a support worker agency if needed for the right candidate.
We can not offer a Sponsorship Visa.
If interested:
If you are interested please apply and already initially (first contact) let us know why you would be suitable and interested as otherwise we will not be able to reply. We get so many applications please help to make it easier and explain why you applied.
On indeed you can send your CV and a relevant cover letter.
Also let us initially know your availability and if you are interested in part or full time.
Later-on we will need 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS.
We will arrange a face to face interview or a video call (initially) after receiving your CV and relevant cover letter if we feel that you would be a good match for this position.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Holloway N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Send Cover Letter & Recent Relevant CV
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Autism: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Holloway N7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person