He loves interacting with the people around him and is always keen to be involved in what is going on. He is very good at communicating what he wants and loves asking “why?”. He enjoys games that challenge him, including jigsaw puzzles, problem-solving activities, tablet games and creative play. He has a fantastic imagination and enjoys playing in his toy kitchen, serving up pretend food. He is also creative and enjoys arts and crafts, drawing and practising his writing skills.
He is an active little boy who loves spending time outdoors, seeking out slides and things to climb. When it’s time to relax, he enjoys playing games on his iPad and Mario Kart on his Nintendo Switch.
This role is all about helping him reach his potential, making therapies fun and engaging, and supporting him to enjoy life.
You’ll work closely with his family and an experienced multidisciplinary team of therapists and professionals, all focused on helping him achieve his goals while having as much fun as possible along the way
What matters most in this role:
• Being caring, patient, and respectful.
• Creating a positive, fun, and supportive environment.
• Bringing energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to every day.
• Building a trusting relationship with our client and his family.
• Encouraging participation, confidence, and independence.
• Making therapy activities enjoyable through play and engagement.
• Working collaboratively with family members, therapists, and the wider MDT.
• Celebrating every achievement, big or small.
What you’ll be doing:
• Monitoring and supporting health needs, including epilepsy, gastrostomy care, medication administration, and suctioning requirements.
• Supporting with his personal care.
• Supporting with his day-to-day care and rehabilitation programme.
• Assisting with therapy exercises and activities set by therapists.
• Encouraging communication, interaction, and development through play.
• Supporting home, community, and leisure activities.
• Assisting with appointments and therapy sessions.
• Helping to create engaging opportunities that promote learning, independence, and confidence.
• Supporting the family in delivering consistent rehabilitation and care throughout the week.
• Working closely with the Case Manager and MDT to achieve positive outcomes.
The ideal person will be:
• Kind, compassionate, and child-focused.
• Playful, energetic, and engaging.
• Patient, calm, and understanding.
• Comfortable working in a family home environment.
• Confident supporting a child with complex health and rehabilitation needs.
• An excellent communicator who can adapt their approach.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Positive, proactive, and motivated to make a genuine difference.
• Someone with a great sense of humour who enjoys celebrating successes and having fun.
The fun part:
This role is about far more than support work. It’s about helping him enjoy the things he loves most:
• Racing Hot Wheels cars.
• Completing jigsaw puzzles and problem-solving games.
• Playing in his toy kitchen and joining in with imaginative play.
• Supporting arts, crafts, drawing and writing activities.
• Exploring tablet games and technology together.
• Playing Mario Kart and other games on his Nintendo Switch.
• Getting outdoors and finding new adventures.
• Turning therapy sessions into fun, play-based activities.
• Encouraging communication, curiosity and learning through everyday activities.
• Celebrating milestones and achievements every step of the way.
• Supporting outings, leisure activities and new experiences.
• Sharing plenty of smiles, laughter and memorable moments with a cheeky little boy who keeps everyone entertained.
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.
• Assist with personal care, health needs, medication management, gastrostomy care, epilepsy management, and suctioning.
• Implement therapy programmes as directed by therapists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourage participation in educational, social, community, and leisure activities.
• Monitor wellbeing and promptly report concerns, incidents, or changes in presentation.
• Work collaboratively with parents, therapists, healthcare professionals, and the Case Manager.
• 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.
Person Specification
Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries.
• Patient, tolerant, and child-centred approach.
• Positive attitude and good sense of humour.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and flexible.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Non-smoker.
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship).
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
Desirable
• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs.
• Knowledge or understanding of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• Knowledge or understanding of epilepsy.
• Experience or knowledge of gastrostomy care and suctioning.
• Experience supporting children with cerebral palsy.
• Knowledge of working with children who are non-verbal or have limited communication skills.
• Experience working within rehabilitation programmes.
• Experience working within a team and alongside families.
• Understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Experience implementing therapy programmes set by therapists.
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication methods.
• Relevant Health & Social Care or Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
