Support worker - united kingdom, billingshurst, west sussex
job title: support workers
location: coneyhurst / billingshurst
hourly rate: £14.50 - £29.00 per hour, mileage paid for travel to work @ 40p per mile. (with an upper limit) half an hour travel time paid per shift.
reference: dp5429
hours/shifts:
monday 7am to 8.30am & 3.15pm to 20:30
tuesday 7am to 8.30am & 3.15pm to 20:30
thursday 7am to 8.30am & 3.15pm to 20:30
friday 7am to 8.30am & 3.15pm to 20:30
saturday 10am to 6pm
35 hours per week full time, or part-time contracts available.
summary
we are looking for energetic and active individuals to support our client who is a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy. our client is happy bright young boy who lives at home with his family and is looking for support workers to help him gain some independence, confidence, and opportunities to express himself. he has both physical and communication difficulties which impact on his daily life and therefore we are looking for care support for all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
the support worker will play a key role in facilitating fun activities fulfilling our clients social and leisure needs. a key part of the role will be carrying out therapy programmes, directed by his team of therapists.
within the role, you will be supported by a wider multi-disciplinary team and case management service. you will have paid annual leave and pension scheme. all training is paid for, and support worker training / development is encouraged and supported.
other requirements
• previous care experience/school experience and/or therapy background working with children is desirable
• must have a uk driving licence
• must have access to own vehicle
• other :
all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check
successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
the role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against covid-19. careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.
description
typical duties
domestic -
bed making
general cleaning where appropriate and directed by parents.
cleaning up after any activities / tasks that make any mess
taking out rubbish – occasionally
ensuring client’s bedroom and bathroom is kept tidy
personal care:
• washing and bathing/showering – towelling dry/ drying hair
• oral hygiene and care
• applying cream
• general hair/skin care
• toileting support (pads)
• dressing and undressing
• assistance for all transfers using a hoist
• administering medication and feed via a peg.
• physiotherapy exercises
social:
• accompanying and assisting client on any community visits requires for therapy / appointments / leisure
• occasional longer journeys
• occasional school runs if school if required
• accompanying on trips out with or without family to local attractions; i.e. zoo/ parks
• the above duties will involve driving the client’s vehicle.
person specification
the successful applicant will be:
• female or male
• respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
• reliable with good time-keeping
• able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
• fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• honest and cheerful
• creative
• able to speak and read english to a reasonable standard
• legally permitted to work in the united kingdom
• able to work at all times to high standards of health & safety
previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.
please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not independent lives
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