Closing Date: 14th October 2026

Job Reference: POTCM/RH/EC/HP

Location: Primarily within the family home and local community, Hull HU10 area

Pay:

· £16 per hour weekday hours Monday to Friday

· £17 per hour weekend day hours Saturday and Sunday

· £18 per hour waking night weekday hours Monday to Friday

· £18 per hour waking night weekend hours Saturday and Sunday

· NMW per hour sleep in hours

Hours Available

Day Shifts

· Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 7.30am to 5.00pm

· Thursday and Friday: 1.30pm to 5.00pm

· Alternate weekend hours also available

Waking Night Shifts

· Approximately 7.30pm to 7.30am

· 7 nights per week

Flexibility is important to meet needs and support family life. Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave, sickness and family activities.

He is happiest when things feel calm, familiar and predictable. He enjoys routine and benefits from people who take the time to explain what they are doing and build trusting relationships with him. He communicates in his own way, so being observant and responsive to his body language and non-verbal communication is incredibly important.

He loves watching Fireman Sam and In the Night Garden, listening to stories on his Tonie box, being read books, playing with his switch-adapted toys, gentle massage and spending time with people who know him well.

You will work closely alongside his family, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide consistent support and help him continue making progress towards his goals.

What matters most in this role:

· Being kind, caring and genuinely child-focused.

· Building a trusting relationship with our client and his family.

· Providing calm, reassuring and consistent support.

· Taking time to understand his individual communication and body language.

· Respecting routines and established ways of working.

· Supporting comfort, wellbeing and quality of life throughout the day.

· Helping him engage in activities he enjoys.

· Working closely with therapists and the wider MDT.

· Following therapy guidance and professional recommendations consistently.

· Supporting opportunities for learning, development and engagement through everyday activities.

· Being reliable, proactive and willing to become part of a caring, supportive team around him.

What You’ll Be Doing

Day-to-Day Support

· Supporting all aspects of personal care, including clothing and nappy changes.

· Administering medication safely and accurately.

· Supporting feeding pump management and feeds.

· Providing suctioning as required following training and guidance.

· Monitoring, recording and reporting seizure activity.

· Supporting comfort, wellbeing and daily routines.

· Reading stories, sharing books and engaging in favourite activities.

· Supporting sensory play and meaningful interaction.

· Helping him access community activities and family outings.

· Supporting therapeutic activities and programmes recommended by therapists.

· Incorporating therapy guidance into daily routines, play and activities.

· Working closely with parents, therapists and healthcare professionals.

· Observing and recording progress and sharing information appropriately.

· Completing daily notes and maintaining accurate records.

· Promoting safety, dignity, privacy and choice at all times.

Waking Night Support

Waking nights are an important part of this role and help ensure our client remains safe, comfortable and well supported overnight. This is an active waking night position and staff are required to remain awake, alert and responsive throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include:

· Monitoring his health, wellbeing and safety throughout the night.

· Monitoring feeds and feeding equipment to ensure they are running safely and correctly.

· Administering medication safely and accurately.

· Supporting suctioning needs when required.

· Repositioning to promote comfort and wellbeing.

· Providing personal care and changing when required.

· Settling and reassuring him if he wakes during the night.

· Recognising signs of discomfort, illness, distress or changes in presentation and responding appropriately.

· Maintaining a calm, safe and comfortable environment.

· Observing for and responding appropriately to seizure activity.

· Completing accurate records and thorough handovers to the day team and family.

The ideal person will be:

· Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate.

· Patient, calm and reassuring.

· Motherly in their approach.

· Fun, engaging and able to build genuine connections.

· Observant and attentive to non-verbal communication.

· Comfortable working within a family home.

· Comfortable around dogs.

· Reliable, trustworthy and professional.

· Able to use initiative and work independently.

· Comfortable working alongside therapists and healthcare professionals.

· Able to follow guidance and implement recommendations consistently.

· Passionate about helping children reach their potential and enjoy life.

The fun part:

This role is all about helping him enjoy the things that make him smile:

Watching Fireman Sam and In the Night Garden.
Listening to stories on his Toniebox.
Sharing favourite books and being read to.
Exploring sensory activities and experiences.
Playing with switch-adapted toys.
Enjoying relaxing massage and comforting sensory input.
Spending time with familiar, trusted people.
Enjoying calm days out and family activities.
Maintaining routines that help him feel comfortable and secure.
Celebrating achievements, however big or small.
Sharing lots of smiles, laughter and special moments with a wonderful little boy and his family.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver person-centred support in line with care plans, rehabilitation programmes, and risk assessments.

· Support our client’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and communication development.

· Support all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.

· Administer medication as prescribed and directed.

· Support feeding pump management and associated care needs.

· Carry out suctioning in line with training and best practice.

· Monitor, record and report seizure activity or health concerns.

· Follow day to day support and care plans.

· Follow waking night support and care plans.

· Implement therapy programmes as directed by therapists and the multidisciplinary team.

· Support physical, sensory and developmental goals through everyday activities and routines.

· Provide observations and feedback to therapists and professionals to support ongoing assessment and progress.

· Work collaboratively with family members, therapists, healthcare professionals, the Case Manager and wider MDT.

· Monitor wellbeing and promptly report concerns, incidents, or changes in presentation.

· Maintain accurate records, daily notes, and support documentation.

· Attend training, supervision, and team meetings as required.

· Promote dignity, privacy, safety, choice, and independence at all times.

· Support with holidays, outings, and community activities as required.

· Help maintain a safe, positive and supportive environment within the family home.

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs.

· Caring, nurturing and compassionate nature.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Understanding of confidentiality, dignity and professional boundaries.

· Ability to recognise and respond to non-verbal communication and body language.

· Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach.

· Ability to work independently and use initiative.

· Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship).

· Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

· Non-smoker.

· Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.

Desirable

· Experience supporting children with complex care needs.

· Experience working with children with cerebral palsy.

· Experience administering medication.

· Experience managing feeding tubes and feeding pumps.

· Experience carrying out suctioning procedures.

· Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.

· Knowledge of working with children who are non-verbal or have limited communication skills.

· Experience implementing therapy programmes set by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists or other healthcare professionals.

· Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Relevant Health and Social Care qualification.

Benefits

· Fully Enhanced DBS

· Blue Light Discount

· First Aid training

· Fully paid Induction

· Paid Essential Training

· Competitive rates of pay

· Ongoing training and professional development

· A supportive and inclusive team environment

· Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to our client’s life

Application Process

First Stage: POTCM Application Form must be completed please visit our website for the direct link to the application form https://positiveotcm.co.uk/vacancies/

If you are unable to access the link from the website, please request the Application Form from recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk, we do not accept CVs.

Please ensure that you include the Job Reference ID when requesting and completing your application form.

Second Stage: Shortlisting based on your application form, using the job description as reference.

Third Stage: Invite to formal interview either online or face to face. We ask that you make suitable arrangements for availability on the dates specified for interview.

Final Stage: Meet and greet with the client. This may be over more than one meeting.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.