Quarriers
Location
Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir
This is a Permanent , Part Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 GMT .
The Vacancy
Are you a qualified social care professional who is experienced in supporting Children and Young people reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring individuals who shares Quarriers value to join our team as an Intensive Support Practitioner within Quarriers Village.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers are currently recruiting experienced part time Intensive Support Practitioners (Nightshift)to join our Countryview Respite service for Children and Families. Countryview is set in the idyllic location in Quarriers Village and provides support to children who have complex needs including medical complexities. The service offers 24 hour support to children and has a sensory room, beautiful outdoor garden with swings and playhouse for children to enjoy time and time again.
As an Intensive Support Practitioner (Nightshift) you will be supporting children during the night should they require. You will be part of the team and working with others to ensure children are comfortable, administer medication and maintain a safe environment for all during the waking nightshift. You will be skilled and an expert in managing conditions and support needs such as epilepsy, gastrostomy feeds, dysphagia, oxygen/c-pap therapy, neurodiverse children with autism, ODD, OCD and Dyspraxia. Some of the children you will be supporting can display distressed behaviour and significant complex trauma and you will be required to use your expertise to offer behavioural support when required.
Working pattern: This is a part time, permanent role and waking nightshifts are 11 hours, shift times start at 9pm - 8am. Nightshift practitioners will be paid a premium hourly rate of £14.51 between the hours of midnight at 7am . Hourly rate out with this time will be paid at £13.53. Hours on offer are 22 - 33 hours per week and include working weekends on a rotational basis.
What you will need to be considered
What you will get in return
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
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