Mother's help - united kingdom, crawley, west sussex

job title: mothers help/support worker

location: turners hill

hourly rate: £10.00

reference: dp6868

hours/shifts: 35 hours a week mon – fri school holidays (11 weeks) shift times run from 11am - 6pm but are flexible and can be mutual agreed. job shares welcome. please apply if interested in any of the shifts offered indicating your availability on the application form.

i will refer to twins as b and d.

summary

• i am a mother to my 12-year-old twin boys with different additional needs and learning disabilities.

• i am looking for one to two experienced, reliable, and vigilant pa (s) to support me while i recover from a stroke and to engage with my sons in my home and in the local community in activities they enjoy, keeping them safe.

• tasks include personal care for the boys and some domestic assistance.

• this is a varied and rewarding role and training will be provided if required.

• must have a uk driving licence

• must have access to a large 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.

description

typical duties

domestic:

general housework

any other reasonable task

personal care:

changing pull ups as required for b

support with transfers for b using with ceiling hoist

dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings.

support hand over hand feeding for b

ensuring b is safe when eating (soft puree diet) and drinking due to choking risk.

assist d when using the toilet

ensure both are clean and hygienic, prompts to wash hands.

on occasion to assist at bath time

any other reasonable task

social:

accompanying my sons and i to access the communal garden engaging them in activities they enjoy and keeping them safe.

on occasion acting as an extra pair of hands-on family days out.

any other reasonable task

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

• reliable with good timekeeping

• 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 always work 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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