Job summary
We are building a dedicated team of Children's Support Workers to support a bright and joyful 11-year-old boy living in Carlisle with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He lives at home with his family, including four other siblings, and requires 1:1 support 24/7, including overnight care. Full Training will bep rovided. This is more than a job, its a chance to make a genuine difference to his, and his familys life, while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
This young person has complex care needs but we employ our own Nursing team who will give you full training and you wont work solo until you are fully competent. You will support him with:
- Nursing care including PEG feeding and oxygen therapy
- Manual handling
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Physiotherapy and attending medical appointments
- Support with communication, community access, and holidays
- Being part of family outings, hospital stays, and emergency situations where needed
- Shifts are 12 hours, covering both days and waking nights. This case operates on a 4 day on 4 day off basis completing a week of days and a week of nights.
This young person has complex nursing and care needs but we employ our own Nursing team who will give you full training. You wont work solo until you are fully competent. You will support him with all of his nursing and personal care needs and support him to attend school.
The Ideal Support Worker
We are looking for someone who is:
Fun, calm, caring, and patient
A natural communicator and team player
Good with children and able to engage through stories and music
Comfortable working alone and as part of a team
Respectful, professional, and motivated to provide consistent, person-centred care
A driver with access to a car
About us
Keyfort Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred, we only work with people if we think we can provide great care not based on their disability. We have experience of working with people with a brain injury, neurological condition, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, physical and mental health needs.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.50 to £14.50 an hour Double time for bank holidays
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
L0030-25-0002
Job locations
Pacific House Business Centre
Fletcher Way
Parkhouse
Carlisle
CA3 0LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Keyfort Group Ltd
Address
Pacific House Business Centre
Fletcher Way
Parkhouse
Carlisle
CA3 0LJ
Employer's website
http://keyfortgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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