Children's Disability Support Worker

Full job descriptionPlease only apply if you live in the north east and do not work out of area. You will not be considered even if you would relocate.Join Our Growing Team at JohnJasper Care!Delivering Exceptional Care with Compassion, Integrity, and RespectAt JohnJasper Care, we’re an expanding, family-owned home care service provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne, proudly supporting children and adults across North Tyneside, Newcastle, and Northumberland. We’re passionate about delivering consistently high-quality care — and we can’t do it without you.If you share our core values of Compassion, Integrity, and Respect, we’d love to hear from you.Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Children's Disability Support Worker to join our team. In this privately funded role, you will provide essential care and support to an 8 year old child with various medical needs, assisting them in leading fulfilling lives while promoting their independence and well-being. You will work closely with the child within their own home as a 2:1 staffing team 24/7.The young person sustained a serious brain injury in early infancy, resulting in a range of long-term conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, visual impairment, reflux, poor swallow, and communication difficulties. They are unable to recognise risk or danger and rely entirely on their family and care team to meet all aspects of their daily living and healthcare needs. The young person can sit unaided but is unable to stand or walk without support.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the young person’s health, comfort, and quality of life. You will assist with all aspects of personal care including washing, dressing, changing, and positioning, while maintaining dignity and comfort at all times. You will also be responsible for monitoring the young person closely for signs of pain, illness, or distress and reporting concerns promptly.The young person receives all nutrition, hydration, and medication via a gastrostomy, so confidence or willingness to be trained in gastrostomy care is essential. Support Workers will follow clear protocols and training to safely administer feeds and medications, including giving analgesia only when required.Due to the young person’s Cystic Fibrosis and complex respiratory needs, you will support with chest physiotherapy, use suction equipment when necessary, and remain vigilant for signs of chest infection or aspiration. You will work in close collaboration with the young person’s family, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure their health needs are met consistently.The role also involves supporting the young person with moving and handling, transfers, and positioning using specialist equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs, standing frames, sleep systems, and bathing equipment. Full training will be provided, and you will be expected to follow guidance from the physiotherapist and occupational therapist to ensure safe practice for both the young person and staff.In addition to meeting medical and physical needs, Support Workers are expected to provide appropriate stimulation, interaction, and play, helping the young person engage with their environment and supporting therapy programmes designed to promote comfort, development, and enjoyment.This role would suit someone who is patient, reliable, attentive, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience with complex care is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. What matters most is a caring attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work as part of a close, supportive team.You need to be flexible enough to work waking nights to begin with but also be able to work variable shifts if this changes on a reasonable rota system.Training for PEG feeding will be provided by a nurse.Duties
As a Disability Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Supporting clients with meal preparation and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Assisting with medication administration as per prescribed guidelines.
• Engaging clients in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to support clients with challenging behaviours.
• Offering companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being.
• Conducting light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records of client progress and reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in working with children or adults who require complex care, children's home experience, etc
• Familiarity with personal care
• A background in nursing or caregiving is beneficial for providing high-quality support.
• Experience in childcare can also be advantageous when working with younger individuals requiring support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Disability Support Worker.

Requirements:

• Right to live and work in the UK
• A complete and up-to-date CV listing all employment
• References covering the past five years and all regulated activity
• Friendly, sociable, and committed to supporting people with additional needs
• Experience preferred
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or a new one with a child's barred list check.
• Ideally you would be a driver as they have their own transport. The location is awkward to get to on public transport so please bear this in mind before applying.
• You must be flexible in your availability

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed hours
• Monthly pay with excellent rates:
• £13.80/hr (Mon–Fri)
• £14.05/hr (Weekends)
• £80/Sleep in
• £18.50/hr (Bank Holidays)
• £25.50/hr (Christmas Day & New Year’s Day)

Shift patterns to suit your availability:

• Day Shift15:30–22:00
• Sleep in 2000/2200-0630
• Weekends 0830-2000
• Waking nights are from 22:00-08:30 during the week and 20:00-08:30 on weekends and when in hospital and school holidays. Sleep ins also available.

School holiday shifts change to...Day shift 08:30-20:00Sleep in 2000-0630Holiday cover to around 10% of hours support team mates holiday allowance.Why Choose JohnJasper Care?

• Rated “Good” by the CQC
• Managed by professionals with decades of industry experience
• We use the Nourish app for seamless care planning, logging, and communication
• Blue Light Card
• Annual anniversary shopping voucher
• Monthly draw to use static caravan on the Northumberland coast.
• Visa Sponsorship Licence Holder
• Access to the Wisdom App provides:
• Physical & mental health support
• Counselling with a few days wait as opposed to months with the NHS
• Life advice & guidance
• Discount perks
• Investment in your development with level 3 or higher qualifications and career progression.
• A weekend stay at our static caravan located on the Northumberland coast for long service and outstanding outcomes

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £13.80-£14.05 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Application question(s):

• What relevant experience, if any, do you have?
• Do you have a legitimate and recognised NVQ level 3 (or higher) in care or equivalent? Please note, online courses are not recognised.
• Only candidates living in the commutable area will be considered. We will not consider those willing to relocate.

Language:

• English fluently and clearly (required)

Licence/Certification:

• enhanced DBS on the update service for children (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person