Specialist Support Worker

Job description
Specialist Support Worker – Based in Grantham

Permanent Contract / Competitive Pay £14-£15 per hour / Flexibility for additional hours

Positive OT and Case Management are looking to hire a Specialist Support Worker to support a 13-year-old child with ataxic cerebral palsy. The family is looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic to join their team. Here are the key details of the role:

Responsibilities:
• Morning and After-School Routine: Assist the child with getting up and ready for school, including mealtimes, snacks, bathing, and bedtime routines.
• Therapy Support: Help implement therapy programs, making it fun and engaging for the child.
• Flexible Fun Activities: Support in activities such as trips to the zoo, park, picnics, and seaside outings. The family enjoys spending time with animals (including dogs, a pony, and other creatures), so a love of animals is essential.
• Work with the Family: Support the child’s parent in maintaining the structure and values of the family and supporting other siblings, including a 10-year-old boy with a love for dinosaurs.
• Teamwork: Work with other support workers and assist with covering shifts as needed.

Desired Qualities:
• Fun-loving and Energetic: The child can be charming and easily distracts others, so the applicant must be able to balance fun with ensuring the child gets the necessary support.
• Sensitivity and Adaptability: A genuine sensitivity to the child’s needs, ability to read the room, and adapt to the family’s changing plans.
• Experience: Prior experience with children or young people with additional needs is preferred, though a willingness to learn and a positive, fun personality are just as important.
• Independence: Ability to work independently but also follow the parent’s guidance.
• Reliability and Trustworthiness: The role requires someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and can work under their initiative.

Specific Requirements:

Hours:
• 6 hours every Wednesday (before and after school): 7:15-+:15 am & 3:15-7:15 pm (term time)
• 10 hours every other Sunday: +:00 am - 7:00 pm (term time)
• 10 flexible hours per week during school holidays (13 weeks)
• Extra shifts are available as needed.

Pay and Benefits:
• Excellent pay rate, with the opportunity for additional hours during holidays and through shift coverage.
• A supportive and informal work environment, feeling like part of the family while maintaining professionalism.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking for a rewarding job that doesn’t feel like “work” but is full of fun, learning, and meaningful support for a child with additional needs. If you are someone who enjoys play, can be flexible, and has a genuine interest in supporting children with specific needs, this could be an excellent fit.

Closing and Shortlisting Date: Friday 20th December 2024

Interview Dates: Short Introductory Interviews – 2nd and 3rd January 2025

Positive OT and Case Management acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and The Care Quality Commission requirements.

Offer of employment is subject to safe recruitment pre-employment checks. Full induction will be provided at the start of employment, we do require some level of experience within the care industry however this is not essential. This will be discussed at a short pre-screener interview.

Should you wish to apply, please follow up your initial application with a covering letter sent directly to rebecca@positiveotcm.co.uk

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10.75 per week

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Physical Setting:
• Homecare

Shift:
• Day shift

Education:
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:
• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/12/2024
Reference ID: POTCM - BM