We are recruiting for a Mothers Help/Support worker working with a family in South Somerset. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young children and ideally who has previous experience working with a parent with a disability, worked within rehabilitation or as part of a team.
Mum has an acquired brain injury and is in recovery from surgery. This is a role that combines childcare and rehabilitation support. The post holder will be part of a wider rehabilitation team that is supporting Mum and her family on her rehabilitation journey. They are looking for someone to help alternate weekends 5pm Saturday until Monday morning. There is the possibility of one overnight a week and potential for more hours to cover the other support worker’s holidays.
The boy enjoys creative play, dinosaurs, football, swimming, outdoor play and there is plenty of outdoor space to explore and they live in a rural location. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, caring, engaging in fun activities and have a muck in attitude. Your duties will include child’s laundry, changing bedding when required, cooking meals for the boy and providing stimulating activities and days out for him.
If you have experience of support/car work and as a nanny this could be an ideal part time position for you!!
This is a permanent position
Location of the job: Penselwood, Wincanton
Minimum experience Level for this job: 3 years in childcare and/or support work
Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric first aid
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Not essential
Days/days of work: 5pm Saturday until Monday morning (alternate weekends)
Job Start Date: Asap
Job End Date: N/A
Pets in the home:
Driving required: Driver with own car
Pay: £16.60 gross per hour for weekdays, £18.60 per hour for weekends, £15 per hour for night hours.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Westcroft Home Services Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Somerset and Bath
Contact details: Zoe – 01275 269326 or send an up to date CV by email to: zoe@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 862241
For all roles with children and the vulnerable, you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate personal insurance.
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