NHS
Job title:
Bank Children’s Home Based Respite Carer
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small unique team of Children’s Home Based Respite carers based at the James Paget Hospital.Working within the family home we offer flexible respite to children with complex needs living within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.Main duties of the jobWe are seeking individuals who have experience of working with children/young persons within a variety of settings and those with experience of complex needs would be beneficial but not essential.Bespoke training will be provided to you for the needs of any children receiving the respite care.You will working independently whilst giving 1;1 respite care under the guidance of a senior health care professional.The working day is flexible and it is arranged around the needs of child and family whilst meeting the needs of the service.About usAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small unique team of Children’s Home Based Respite carers based at the James Paget Hospital.Working within the family home we offer flexible respite to children with complex needs living within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.Date posted07 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rataContractBankWorking patternHome or remote workingReference number177-ELEC-6955389Job locationsJames Paget University HospitalsLowestoft RoadGorleston, Great YarmouthNR31 6LAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide respite sessions at short notice (emergency/additional session) to families as requested by the Senior Sister.Record accurate documentation for each child or young person, and maintain documentation within the home. Return all documentation to the Senior Sister as requested for review and upon completion of a care package.Undertake any additional training, assessment and competency that the CCNT team/Senior Sister has identified, using a risk assessment, as required to provide optimum care for each familys plan of care within the home.Attend clinical supervision sessions planned by CCNT team/Senior Sister and with other respite carers. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide respite sessions at short notice (emergency/additional session) to families as requested by the Senior Sister.Record accurate documentation for each child or young person, and maintain documentation within the home. Return all documentation to the Senior Sister as requested for review and upon completion of a care package.Undertake any additional training, assessment and competency that the CCNT team/Senior Sister has identified, using a risk assessment, as required to provide optimum care for each familys plan of care within the home.Attend clinical supervision sessions planned by CCNT team/Senior Sister and with other respite carers.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- NVC Level 3 childcare or equivalent
Desirable
- Complex Need course/qualification
Experience and knowledgeEssential
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of providing 1:1 care under the guidance of a health care plan for children and young people with complex needs
Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesEssential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- NVC Level 3 childcare or equivalent
Desirable
- Complex Need course/qualification
Experience and knowledgeEssential
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of providing 1:1 care under the guidance of a health care plan for children and young people with complex needs
Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesEssential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Expected salary
£26530 – 29114 per year
Location
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Job date
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:45:22 GMT
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