Doncaster (DN5) Area
Full-time hours: 36 hours per week. We are happy to consider a job share, part-time hours or the full 36 hours for this position. The shifts vary depending on if our client is at school. WAKING NIGHT SHIFTS REQUIRED.
Shifts are a mix of:
During term time: 16:00 to 20:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (waking night)
School holidays: 07:00 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00 (waking night), as well as a mixture at weekends.
Salary: £16 per hour weekdays and £17.50 per hour weekday waking nights, £16.50 per hour weekends’ waking nights. £30.00 per hour bank holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an existing support team, who support a 16-year old boy within his home and in the community, encouraging independence. Our client has complex healthcare needs including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Acquired Brain Injury. The client is fully dependent on adults for all his care needs. He is wheelchair dependent and has epilepsy. Personal care is also involved.
You are expected to have proficient written, communication, problem-solving and care skills. All essential and specific training will be given to help you fulfil your role.
If you do not hold a valid NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) we will enroll you onto The Care Certificate qualification, which we expect you to complete within your first 6 months of employment.
Your Role:
Maintain accurate and detailed handover (daily) records using an electronic app (Log My Care)
Uphold CQC’s 5 domains at all times: Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-Led and Responsive
Supporting the client in all aspects of daily living and personal care: including: bathing, eating/ feeding (gastrostomy care), dressing, grooming, toileting, supporting the use of an Eye Gaze, managing the clients’ Epilepsy and assisting with bedtime routine if working this shift.
Administer/dispense/record administration of medication (including emergency epilepsy medication) as prescribed and documented in the Support Plan following training, and following the MSPCM policy and procedure.
Ensuring all client documents are kept up to date in accordance with MSPCM policy and ensuring the prompt and accurate logging of any Accident/Incidents/Near Misses and escalating these to the Case Manager
Move and handle as recommended in the moving and handling training (safely using hoisting equipment) and as per MSPCM policy and procedure.
Cleaning client’s rooms and any associated equipment
Enable the client to live as full, active and comfortable life as possible, planning and arranging social and recreational activities within the home and in the local community, motivating and encouraging participation in such, taking into account the client’s health and medical condition (including swimming).
Reinforce and assist in any therapy programmes, including: SaLT programmes and any other therapy programmes under the guidance of the necessary professionals
Travelling with, act as driver, or take responsibility for the client when travelling, ensuring that safety is a priority whilst using public transport and when accompanying the client on each outing
Ensure client confidentiality in record keeping and discussion concerning the client with their dignity, respect and privacy always being maintained
Undertaking any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the client’s family and Case Manager.
Person Specification:
Being flexible in hours of work to satisfy the client and their family’s needs is essential
Patience, enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism are essential for this position
Experience working with children with a complex Brain Injury is essential
Full U.K. Drivers’ Licence essential
Non-smokers only