Personal assistant for a fun young man with cerebral palsy - united kingdom, gorebridge, midlothian

looking for personal assistants to join an existing team to help lachlan,

a 31 year old young man with cerebral palsy. the rate is £11.30 per

hour.

this role is part time and flexible - hours to be arranged with family,

although there is the possibility of full time work.

family home is in a beautiful setting in the countryside near gorebridge

and vogrie country park, but not on a bus route. own transport is

essential.

duties

assisting with daily living - lachlan has his own apartment within the

family house, and duties may involve reading books, assisting lachlan

to choose and listen to music and tv, preparation of simple foods and

snacks, and other activities.

trips out and socialising - there is a van available for this, with ramp

access. outings to the coast/ beach, local attractions or into edinburgh

(pubs, cinema, concerts, theatre, museums, galleries, events).

communication - lachlan uses both low tech and high tech

communication. he uses a yes/no system and he uses a communication

device which he operates with eye gaze (here is a youtube link which

details what this device is and does

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7_f-pr8sby). assistance with this

would be required but training would be provided.

all personal care - including bathing, assisting with meals and hoist

transfers.

person spec

team requires self-motivated individuals who are trustworthy, reliable,

with lots of energy and a good sense of humour. it is essential that you

be a member of the protection of vulnerable groups (pvg) scheme or

be willing to join. some it skills is an advantage.

to apply please send us your cv and any other relevant information

about yourself as soon as possible. when sending in your cv, please

quote reference lm wn ml and either email to caitlinmulgrew@gmail.com

or post to lm wn ml, lcil, norton park centre, 57 albion road,

edinburgh, eh7 5qy.

many thanks

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