Bank Children's Home Based Respite Carer

Job overview

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 job

We 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To 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 family’s plan of care within the home.

Attend clinical supervision sessions planned by CCNT team/Senior Sister and with other respite carers.