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Support Worker / Carer for young man - MW

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We are looking for a very reliable and caring Support worker / learning support / carer for a disabled and autistic non verbal teenager with epilepsy, movement disorder and additional health needs.


About the young man:
He lives at home with his family and dog. His team of Learning support workers / carers help him with 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, provide 1 - 2 overnight support shifts per week (these are waking nights), and keep his environment and laundry clean & tidy.


He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic teenager. He needs a lot of help with all elements of daily life. He is developing his communication skills using picture exchange and gestures, such as pointing.


When he is well he likes physical activities — like going not the pool, walks in parks, disability bike rides. He needs a lot of support with all of these activities as he also has a movement disorder.


He also likes to chill with his sister and watch movies and join in Family meals.


Unfortunately he often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital.


About the Position:
You will be provided with regular training on his health needs, care needs, and behavioural support.


The training is provided by the experienced team members of the team as well as his ABA therapist.


You need to be strong and fun as well as reliable to fit into the very professional and young team. Experience with disability and autism is needed.


Perhaps you also have already experience with care elements like CIC catheterisation and Peresteen as well as PEG otherwise we can train you.


This might be a good position for someone who has a keen interest in disability, psychology, nursing, and the position could suit a part time student of a relevant field. Unfortunately we do not think that having worked in a care home would be the relevant experience.


It is also an opportunity to learn a lot and to be part of a very nice supportive team.


You would need to be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months.


We would prefer someone who can work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis and who can work a minimum of 35 hours per week.


We hope to find someone who is open to work some weekends and some bank holidays too (shared with the team).


Starting wage is £16 per hour. (£15 during initial training).


If this role interests you please send your CV and - ideally a short cover letter written in your own words - please no AI - explaining your interest in this particular position. it would also help if when you initially apply you write a sentence on why you applied.


Lateron we will also need 2 relevant work references and a valid enhanced DBS.


Thank you!

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    from £16 hourly

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Care Support WorkerLondon

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