Support Workers, Healthcare Nursing

Job Overview

I am looking for a Full-time or two Part-time Support Workers 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 15-35 hours per week to cover 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.

• Support with PEG care, feeds and medication
• Seizure management
• Personal care
• Chest physiotherapy
• Suction and sensory activities
• Provide sensory stimulation (lights, sound and touch)
• Sing and talk to my son, read books and support him to play with sensory toys
• Promote his independence and respect him at all times

• Previous experience in a child care setting
• Preferably live locally to, or within the area of Newark
• Female (client’s preference)
• Patient, caring, understanding of his needs and motivated to be interactive
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to communicate in English, Lithuanian, Polish or Russian (English is preferred but not required)

• Competitive rate of pay
• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rated for part-time positions)
• Company pension scheme after 3 months of service, subject to the scheme rules