£17/hr to £19/hr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Childrens Support Worker

Posted by Bush and Company Rehabilitation.

Location: Daventry
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £17.00 - £19.00 per hour
Hours: An average of 29.25 per week

Our client is a 6 year old boy with cerebral palsy. He is intellectually very able but has physical difficulties. He communicates using both high tech and low tech communication devices. He attends a mainstream school with two to one support. Homebased carers do not support him at school. He has two to one support to accommodate his moving and handling needs. There is a well-established therapy team who provide training on all aspects of his care.

You will have the opportunity to support the client with therapy activities, his learning, undertaking fun activities and with all aspects of personal care, ensuring all his care needs are met.

Previous experience working with children with additional needs/cerebral palsy is essential.

Applicants must have a full driving licence and you will expected to drive the clients automatic adapted vehicle.

Smoking/vaping is not permitted whilst on duty.

Rates of Pay:

  • £17.00 per hour Weekdays,
  • £19.00 per hour Weekends

Hours of work:

  • An average of 29.25 hours per week
  • Weeks 1-3 x 39 week term time only
  • Monday 0700-0900 & 1430-1900
  • Tuesday 1430-1900
  • Friday 1430-1900
  • Week 1 & 3
  • Sat 0700-1900
  • Sun 0700-1900
  • Week 4
  • Monday 1430-1900
  • Tuesday 1430-1900
  • Friday 1430-1900
  • School Holidays x 13 weeks
  • 3 x 12 hour day shifts

Due to the nature of the role an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring service will be required.

Bush & Co are acting as agents for our client.

You may also have experience in the following: Worker, Children's Counselor, Juvenile Care Worker, Child Protection Officer, Child and Youth Worker, Children's Outreach Worker, Child Development Specialist, Child Services Coordinator, and Child and Family Services Worker.

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