Young person support worker jobs in United Kingdom

Flexible weekend shifts, day work and evenings available. Seeking reliable, enthusiastic and a supportive person to join our team based in Brentwood. Are you fed up of being unappreciated at work? Want to make a difference to someone’s life and actually come home happy from work? Need to earn some money but can only do a few hours? Perhaps your like me and have young children and need to work around your family life. Contract: Zero hours with working pattern of 6 – 12 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Location: Travel required – vehicle and driving licence essential We’re looking to expand our caring team of companion support workers. We specialise in supporting older adults, those with additional physical needs, or anyone that may need that little bit of extra support or companionship in the comfort of their own home. NO PERSONAL CARE OR REGULATED ACTIVITIES Your role will be to build relationships with our customers and evolve the support you provide as their needs develop. This could be anything from providing companionship, taking them out for shopping or appointments, undertaking basic domestic household activities, or just providing a friendly ear. What you’ll be doing as a Care Giver: Providing a high standard of support to people in their own homes Offering genuine companionship and building strong relationships with customers and families to provide peace of mind in relation to their needs Empowering and encouraging our customers to maintain their independence and live full and active lives What you need as a Companion Support Worker: Permanent right to work in the UK – Emily’s Companionship Care do not provide sponsorship A full driving licence and vehicle to travel to customers To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support Exceptional listening and communication skills A proactive approach and to be able to work on your own initiative To be able to work flexibly to best support your customers Reliable, caring and trustworthy What’s in it for you? A rewarding career in a growing new business with plenty of opportunities to follow. Double pay on bank holidays Regular working pattern/weekly hours 30p per business mile Statutory annual leave entitlement based on hours worked (including bank holidays) Free DBS check PPE & equipment where required Take the next step in your career and become a Companion Support Worker with Emily’s Companionship Care. Emily’s Companionship Care do not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.

Support Worker for Young Person - SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK 30 hours dayshift plus 1 night shift/week Shift pattern negotiable mix of weekdays and weekend £ 11.80- £13/hr An exciting opportunity is available for the role of Senior Support worker, caring for an 19 year old young man. The ideal candidate will have experience in caring for young people or adults with disabilities. The role is best suited to someone who is energetic, has a good sense of humour, and a professional and responsible work ethic. The candidate must have an interest in assisting the client to develop their life skills and therapy goals, whilst promoting their independence, within the home and community. It is important that the candidate is willing to participate in activities that the client enjoys, and has a clean driving license. The Client The client is an outgoing 19 year old Male, who is a wheelchair user, and communicates using an eye gaze. The Client lives with his family in Saxmundham. He is dependent on his support workers to promote his safety and assist with the activities of daily living. Social and recreational pursuits are an important element of the client's care, as he enjoys socialising with friends, going to concerts and attending social clubs. The Role The role of the candidate will be, both to provide direct two-to-one care for the client in the home and community, and 1:1 care at night as an oncall sleep in shift. The successful candidate will be friendly, professional and a team player, with a passion to provide high quality care. Direct Care The candidate will work alongside another support worker to deliver the following care to the client: personal care, medication administration, and meeting manual handling needs. There must be a commitment to build an appropriate friendship and rapport with the client, promote privacy and dignity and provide a high standard of therapeutic support in line with the relevant care plan’s and guidance. The candidate must have a clean driving licence, and be willing to drive the client’s vehicle to attend concerts, and other recreational activities with the client. Full training, support and guidance will be provided from the Case manager who will oversee the Care Team. Essential Must have experience working with young people/ adults with additional health and physical needs. Must be reliable, punctual, professional and friendly. Must have excellent communication skills, a caring approach, with good initiative and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Must be fluent in English - both written and verbal. Must have a Clean driving licence Must have a satisfactory DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK Desirable Working with young people/ adults who use an eye gaze for communication. Experience in the safe use of Manual handling equipment. Flexibility to occasionally adjust or increase hours in accordance with the client and family’s needs. Location: Saxmundham, SUFFOLK Contract type: Permanent Contract Support Worker Hours and Pay Hours offered between 30-40 per week (negotiable) £11-12 per hour (dependent on weekday or weekend rates)

Possibility for experienced Waking Night Carer to take on 2 (or 3) consecutive nights (consecutive per week, regular nights). We need to cover either Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday. If you were interested in 3 nights it could be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. ** These are fixed nights.** There is the possibility for an occasional shift when covering for a colleague. And we would be happy for someone be flexible enough to cover extra shifts. Please let us know your availability with your application. Family/Client Pets: Friendly dog About this client/teenager F is 17 years old; he is a happy, affectionate and cheeky chap. He loves being with people, listening to music, being read to, getting foot massages and playing games with his younger sister. He also enjoys walks and loves nature. He has significant complex care and medical needs; he is reliant on his family and carers to meet all his needs and is supported by a dedicated team of carers and support workers providing 1:1 sometimes 2:1 24/7. He is autistic, non verbal, has a movement disorder and epilepsy which results in regular seizures, a PEG for medication and fluids but eats foods orally. He can walk with support but is also a wheelchair user. He lives with his loving and supportive family, who recognise that his team of carers support workers are instrumental in his overall development and well being. Overview of role: He requires an experienced waking night carer to join his team to assist with his bedtime routine and tend to all his needs throughout the night. This is an active night as you will need to keep a close eye on him, and following protocols if he has a seizure, supporting him with personal care, monitoring for any signs of distress, and In the mornings administering his PEG feed and medications. You will help sooth him, making sure he is comfortable, and he can get as much rest as possible. All activity throughout the night is to be accurately documented. Additional shifts available to cover leave etc. To attend staff meetings & supervision. To participate in training as required. To arrive in plenty of time to begin shift, read the handover notes and to receive information in handover from the staff team regarding the day’s events. Keep his environment clean and tidy. Help to fold and tidy away his laundry. You may have to attend holidays with the young person, which is usually for 1 week to 10 days in the summer and support him during occasional long weekends away mostly with his family. Who this job would suit: A happy, positive, and calm Waking Night Carer with excellent hands-on complex care experience and highly desirable to have autism / special needs experience. You will be dedicated and committed and behave in a professional manner. Non-smoker only (non-vaper). What’s great about this job: F is a generally happy and cheerful young chap – he is an absolute pleasure to work with and support. Excellent person-centred training is provided in all aspects of his care and medical needs. A fantastic opportunity to upskill. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV, short relevant cover letter as well as 2 relevant recent references and recent DBS. Job Types: Part-time, Self- employed or employed full time by a care agency. Wage/Salary: £16.00 Gross per Hour | £192.00 Gross per Night (During training and probation £15 per hour). Driver Essential? no Essential: Experience supporting a client with complex care needs, experienced waking night carer and excellent communication and writing skills. DBS essential. Strong interest in Disability and Autism. ** Desirable:** NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, or related degree or in process of studying for a related degree. ractical experience of catheterization and PEG, First Aid and waking nights. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday 8.30pm to 8.30am or 3 nights also available (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Ideally this should be your only employment. Students of a related field are welcome. Please indicate in your application what is your availability. Either contract with agency or self-employed with UTR number (proof of self-employed carer / Support worker). This should be your only position. Please when applying - let us know within if you have experience and why you are applying for this role. We might then send you an email address to forward your cover letter and CV. We hope to hear from you. Thank you.

Hi to all applicants. Please read carefully. An exciting opportunity has arisen for few strong candidates to support teaching, caring and learning independent skills In leicester . This role will be to support a child with SEN , on 1-1 basis. All the resources will be provided. Children have minimal behaviour and a very good understanding but without speech And currently in pads. Job requirements: 1 . Teaching independent skills and life skill. 2. Cooking, reading stories, going for walks, bike rides, going out and about, gym and swimming . 3. Helping the child to progress academically and independent skills. 4. Maintaining a safe and positive environment. 5 . Supporting assessment and evident learning 6. Hours can be flexible to choose from 2 -20 7. flexible activities to choose from 8. Private room is provided for activities indoors 9. Supporting child with personal care 10. someone with knowledge of Makaton signing and communication aid (preferred ) WHAT WE OFFER . Private room . Flexible hours . High pay for self employed (16.53) per hour . Minimum 6 months to 1 year contract TIMINGS: Monday-Friday during term times after school hours. Weekends and school holidays flexible hours Experience: experience with SEN is compulsory. Experience of working in SEN school preferred. work Location : contact in person. Benefits: Flexitime On-site parking Candidate can choose hours from 2-16 per week. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Salary: £16.53 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 16 per week Benefits: Flexitime On-site parking Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability Work Location: In person Reference ID: PA / Carer /sen Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract Contract length: 12 months Salary: £16.53 per hour Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Spinal Injury: 1 year (preferred) Support Worker/ care / sen: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Ability to Commute: Leicester (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Carer/PA Sen Teaching assistant