Pay rate
£21.29 - £24.49 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Type
Part-time - 24 hours per week
Shift and schedule
- X2 Waking night shifts: 18:30 – 06:30 (Tuesday & Sunday)
Thriving are excited to present this long-term Support Worker opportunity in Baschurch.
This is a rewarding role supporting a 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible in her family home and school environment.
We are looking for compassionate, reliable Support Workers who believe that disability should never be a barrier to a full and meaningful life. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and building consistent, trusting relationships. Previous experience supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and complex needs is essential.
Salary & Benefits
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
- Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
- Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development
Company and Role
- The client is a 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
- This is a 1-1 support role
- The service user is a wheelchair user and requires hoisting for all transfers
- Waking night support is required due to nocturnal seizures and health anxiety
- Bedroom monitoring is in place overnight
- Day support includes:
- Morning routine and personal care
- Preparing for school and transport using an adapted automatic vehicle
- 1-1 support and advocacy at school, including toileting and medication
- Playroom activities, reading, games, music, and sensory play
- Night support includes:
- Bedtime routine and personal care
- Seizure monitoring and reassurance
- Supporting the service user to resettle during the night
Successful Candidate
- Must be female (genuine occupational requirement)
- Must be a driver and confident driving an automatic adapted vehicle
- Previous experience supporting children with complex needs is essential
- Experience with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy required
- Comfortable with personal care, medication administration, and manual handling
- Must be confident using manual handling equipment.
- Comfortable providing 1-1 support in a classroom environment, must be confident doing this.
- A calm, reassuring approach, particularly during night support
- Seizure and rescue training preferred but can be provided
*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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Female Support Worker in Baschurch employer: Priority Recruitment Services Ltd
Priority Recruitment is an exceptional employer that values the importance of supporting individuals with disabilities, offering a rewarding role as a Male Support Worker in East Cowick. With competitive pay rates, weekly payments, and access to ongoing training and development, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in their clients' lives while enjoying a supportive work culture. The company fosters a sense of community and provides unique benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme and employee discounts, making it an attractive place for those seeking fulfilling employment.
Contact Details:
Priority Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
