Support Worker & Carer for teenager (Day and Night)

Overview

We are looking for a support worker / carer to join the team around an 18 year old severely disabled & autistic & epileptic teenager with additional health needs. We are looking to find someone who will be happy to do day shifts as well as waking night shifts. This position would be for 25 hours per week (part time if you are a student) - 37.5+ hours per week (and often more if you wanted to work full time). This could include regular waking nights - depending on the applicant.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day and waking night support for the young person, as needed.
  • Follow the behaviour plan (ABA) and attend team meetings with the ABA Consultant and the experienced team.
  • Be physically capable to support a person with a physical disability; assist with daily living activities as required.
  • Assist with care elements such as catheterisation and dealing with PEG and Peristeen (training provided if not already experienced).
  • Be flexible to accompany the young person on a summer break and some days during the Christmas / New Year break (shared between the team).
  • Be the second person in the house when the parents are away for work or travel.
  • Commit to a minimum of 12 months (start date around September) and be willing to work a mix of day and night shifts as available.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • You are legally able to work in the UK (possibly even self-employed with a UTR number).
  • Hourly rate £16 per hour (during induction and training £15).
  • You will need a clear interest in working with disabled and level 3 autistic people.
  • Experience working with young people with disabilities; related studies (e.g., Psychology, Nursing, SEN Pedagogy, Physiotherapy) are beneficial.
  • Good English language skills.
  • Be fairly fit to support someone with a physical disability.
  • Be able to swim — this is important to him and a must for the job.
  • Be not afraid of dogs and be comfortable around a friendly dog.
  • Open to weekend work and some bank holidays (shared with the team).
  • Provide a cover letter (not AI-written), current CV and 2 references at application; later, 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS.
  • Willing to commit to part-time or full-time hours and location in North London (travel distance should be manageable).
  • We can unfortunately not offer a Sponsorship Visa.

What’s Great About This Job

  • Fantastic training opportunities with a thorough handover from long-standing staff familiar with the young person and family.
  • Regular team meetings with the ABA Consultant.
  • Flexibility around days worked to accommodate studies or other commitments.

About the Job

Hourly rate £16 per hour (£15 during the 3-month training and probation period) with £17 per hour after one year. Part-time: 25–30 hours; Full-time: 37.5 hours and often more (please indicate availability in your cover letter).

Please submit a cover letter and current CV with 2 references. Also note the role starts in September.

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