Support worker / carer - gloucester - united kingdom, gloucester, gloucestershire

support worker/carer experienced in complex care required in the gloucester area

the role involves providing complex care and support to our client who has cerebral palsy. he drives his wheelchair independently & proficiently. he enjoys an active lifestyle socialising, adapted sport, swimming, the theatre & being out & about. he uses electronic communication & gesture/signs. a support worker is required to assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care and to provide him with social & leisure opportunities in the gloucester area.

hours:

weekend days: 8am-5pm or 9am-7pm

school holiday days 9am-6pm

rates of pay:

£12 - £13.50 per hour dependant on experience

sleeping night on occasional basis nmw/nlw

main duties & responsibilities

- assist with our client's physical & personal needs including the use of his peg which is generally only used for water and medication

- provide support to enable him to access & participate in social & leisure activities.

- be proactive in relation to supporting his communication

- in liaison with therapists, the support worker will assist integrating therapeutic activities into our client's day

- use your own initiative when implementing advice or recommendations from therapists

- support our client & his parents with all aspects of care, both within the family home & in the wider community of the gloucester area

person specification

- a moving & handling management plan designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries may require you to bend or kneel to ensure good posture during handling tasks

- aptitude & desire to work with children & young people

- reliable, trustworthy, a clear communicator with a good sense of humour

- have a proactive encouraging approach to include developing an appropriate range of activities

- willing to participate in a variety of outdoor activities & be water confident

- demonstrate the ability to carry out/the ability & willingness to learn new skills, to include the use of a standing transfer aid, hoist & peg management

- ability to work alone & on own initiative

- able to practice as a competent support worker & provide evidence to demonstrate this

- full clean driving license & confident to drive the client's adapted vehicle

- be happy to work within a home where there is a family dog

desirable:

- experience of complex care, working with children with special needs

- qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities and complex needs

- experience of carrying out therapy programmes

- previous experience of hoisting and using specialist equipment for people with a disability

- basic knowledge of therapies, such as hydrotherapy, bobath & sensory integration

- experience of carrying out physiotherapy &/or multi-sensory programmes

- experience using aac (augmentative & alternative communication) & other specialist it technology

- able to work flexible hours according to the needs of our client

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