Job Title: Children's Engagement & Support Practitioner
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Location: Lewisham, South East London (SE6)
Job Type: 23 hours a week | 2:1 Support Package
Pay rate: £18.50-£20.50 PAYE
Looking for more than a care role? Help a young girl experience life to the fullest.
Priority Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a truly rewarding role supporting a vibrant and engaging 12-year-old girl in her family home in Lewisham.
We're not simply looking for someone to provide care; we're looking for someone who can make a genuine difference.
This role would suit someone creative, energetic, compassionate and naturally engaging. Someone who enjoys building relationships, creating meaningful experiences and helping a young person explore the world around them.
Our client has a fantastic sense of humour and loves music, singing, interaction, technology, sensory activities and spending time with people who bring positivity and enthusiasm into her day. She enjoys being out in the community, trying new experiences and connecting with people who take the time to understand her unique personality.
Her family are looking for someone who sees the person first, not the diagnosis.
About the Young Person
Our client is a bright, fun-loving and engaging 13-year-old girl who lives at home with her supportive family.
She is a full-time wheelchair user, non-verbal, PEG fed and has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Whilst she requires physical support throughout the day, her family are passionate about ensuring she continues to enjoy new experiences, develop her communication, engage with others and live life to the fullest. xgikmsk
The successful candidate will play an important role in helping her access activities, build confidence, enjoy social opportunities and experience meaningful interaction both at home and in the community.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting morning and evening routines
Providing personal care and bathing support
Supporting PEG feeding following training
Supporting epilepsy management in line with care plans
Creating engaging and meaningful activities
Exploring music, sensory play, technology and communication-based activities
Encouraging participation, interaction and social engagement
Supporting community access, outings and activities during school holidays
Working closely with a supportive family and wider professional team
Helping to create posit...
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