Support Workers DP5429a
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.50 to £29 per hour |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Mileage paid for travel to work @ 40p per mile. (With an upper limit) Half an hour travel time paid per shift. |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Pulborough, West Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Independent Lives |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | DP5429a |
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Job Title: Support Workers
Location: Pulborough
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: DP5429a
Hours/shifts:
21 hours per week:
Every Monday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
Every Tuesday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
Every Friday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
3x Saturdays per month 10am to 6pm
Longer hours available during school holidays & additional weekend hours available if requested.
Summary
We are looking for energetic and active individuals to support our client who is a 10 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 client’s social and leisure needs. A Key part of the role will be carrying out therapy programmes, directed by his team of therapists.
This role will be to provide double up care on Weekends and School holidays to support our client accessing the community. Support Workers will be responsible for driving our client’s adapted vehicle on occasions therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.
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
Location: Pulborough
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: DP5429a
Hours/shifts:
21 hours per week:
Every Monday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
Every Tuesday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
Every Friday 3.30pm to 8.30pm
3x Saturdays per month 10am to 6pm
Longer hours available during school holidays & additional weekend hours available if requested.
Summary
We are looking for energetic and active individuals to support our client who is a 10 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 client’s social and leisure needs. A Key part of the role will be carrying out therapy programmes, directed by his team of therapists.
This role will be to provide double up care on Weekends and School holidays to support our client accessing the community. Support Workers will be responsible for driving our client’s adapted vehicle on occasions therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.
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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