Support Worker

I am looking for a Part-time Support Worker to care for my young Son, who has a complex healthcare condition with epilepsy. He is also blind and cannot communicate verbally. Due to his conditions, he needs sensory stimulation in order to engage.

He requires 1:1 support at all times to keep him safe and well cared for, including support with: PEG care, feeds and medication, seizure management, personal care, chest physio, suction and sensory activities.

My Son has a caring and loving personality and a very warm smile.

There are 15-20 hours per week to cover, from 7am-10:30am to get him ready for school Monday to Friday. There is a possibility for additional hours to cover staff absence which will need to be covered flexibly from Mondays to Sundays.

As a family, we are open to discussions with the right candidates about what hours or shift patterns they could work.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a child care setting. You will preferably live locally to, or within the area of Newark.

You will be a female, as my son prefers female support. We are a family from Lithuania originally. As a family, we speak in English, but can and will speak in Lithuanian, Polish and Russian if English is not your first language.

Support workers need to be patient, caring, understanding of his needs and motivated to be interactive with him; he enjoys sensory stimulation with lights, sound and touch. He enjoys his support workers singing and talking to him, reading books and supporting him to play with sensory toys. You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity, promoting my Son's independence and respecting him at all times.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus

BENEFITS In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

·5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

·Company pension scheme after 3 months' service, subject to the scheme rules.