Location: Nursling, Southampton
Days & Hours: Permanent hours: Morning support for Monday-Friday, 7.30am-9.30am
Bank Hours: Weekends, school holidays and absences of the current team. Occasional 2:1 care on Tuesdays 3pm-6pm to assist with hydrotherapy.
Typical term time Bank shifts are: Monday-Friday, 7.30am–9.30am, Afternoons, 2.45pm-7.45pm, Saturdays 4-6 hours e.g. 10am-4pm and the occasional Friday or Saturday evening to allow parents an evening out e.g. 6.30pm-11pm
Typical School holiday Bank shifts are: Full days, Monday-Friday between 8.00am-6.00pm (If Bara is able to access a holiday club, may still need transporting and 1:1 support when there). Saturdays as required.
Pay: £15.98 per hour, Monday to Friday, £18.11 per hour, Weekends, £31.96 per hour, Bank Holidays
Driver required? Essential (will need own car to get to work) will be using own car to transport Bara, business insurance required and a mileage paid
Driving Client's Car? Yes, longer term our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend training
Essential Experience: Experience working with children with disabilities, personal care and record keeping.
Desirable: Experience of supporting clients in their own homes, an interest in therapy.
Accommodation (while on duty): 3-bedroom family home
Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
We are seeking patient and caring Support Workers for Bara, born in 2018. Bara is a delightful and engaging girl who lives with her parents and younger sister. She enjoys visiting the park, having books read to her, colouring, nursery rhymes and painting. Bara attends a local special school directly located opposite her new house in Nursling.
Bara sustained a neurological injury at birth which has resulted in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs and developmental delay. Bara is non-weight bearing and requires hoisting for all transfers. She uses a specialist buggy outdoors and is a power wheelchair user; she requires specialist support to maintain her posture. Bara is doubly incontinent but is able to communicate when she needs toileting. She is making good progress with her verbal language and is supported by a team of therapists.
Your role will be to assist Bara with her personal care needs, supporting her with eating/drinking, transfers between her home equipment and supporting her to play and participate in home-based activities and therapies after school. The role may also include taking her on trips out, supporting her to attend clubs, activities and hydrotherapy, also to be available on occasional evenings (to provide babysitting for both children), to allow the parents some respite for an evening out.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated family, and supportive care team to develop existing skills and support this very special little girl. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, understanding, warmth and compassion.