Children's Support worker

Job Ref
21102

Pay Rate (ph)
£10.75 - £15.00

Annual Salary
£10.75 - £15.00

Location
Bury, Greater Manchester

Work Patterns
Part Time, Days, Evenings, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays,

Driver Required
Yes

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a new position?

Are you experienced in delivering Complex Clinical Care?

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking an experienced Support worker to support the existing lead staff and care for a young boy with complex care needs.

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about their job, enjoy delivering one to one support and who can build positive relationships with our service users and their families.

Our service user is a lovely young boy in his early teens who lives with his family in Bury. He has highly complex care needs and requires a care team to support him 24/7.

We require individuals who are reliable and can commit to his continuous care on a long term, ongoing basis.

Weekdays he attends school and his care team support him with all his clinical needs whilst also supporting any social activities he may attend. When at home he enjoys such as watching TV, playing games on his iPad, and generally having lots of fun.

You will work alongside another member of his experienced team on a 2:1 basis.

This position is to help support his after-school routine in his own home or in the community. Also supporting on alternative Saturdays to help our service user access all the activities he enjoys.

It is essential that applicants can evidence an understanding of complex care and have experience of working with children and young people.

You must have a genuine interest in working with children and be dedicated and passionate about helping him to fulfil and achieve his life goals.

Please note, applicants must hold a UK Driving Licence and be comfortable driving an adapted vehicle (manual).

Essential Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 months previous care / support work experience
• UK Driving Licence
• Working with Children & Young People
• Understanding of Complex Care experience
• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Moving and Handling

Desirable Experience

• Tracheostomy Care
• Ventilation Management
• Able to communicate via Makaton

Shifts Available

• Part Time Days
• Tues - Friday 15:45pm - 19:45pm
• Saturday 12pm - 8pm

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.