Specialist Nanny / Support Worker

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!

We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary., We are looking for a Specialist Nanny/Support Worker for our client, FA. He is a 9 year old child, and is a quadruple amputee, so knowledge and experience of children with physical disabilities is essential. The successful candidate needs to be a driver, able to transport a child to therapy sessions and school pick-ups. Non-smoker/vaper. The client loves animals, particularly horses. The client attends therapy sessions, including swimming and hippotherapy, so a being a confident swimmer is desirable. Other activities include school pick-ups, and support with homework.,

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)
• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology
• Willing to become self-employed
  
  Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training
• CPD opportunities
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT