Job Reference: LIN17039AC7
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About the Employer:
Who wants to come and work with this legend?!? Stephen or DJ Scootey as he’s affectionately known. This literally is the best job. Imagine you hang out with the coolest dude going!! Experiencing fun days. The only challenge you may face is the need to appease his desire for you to ride the scariest rollercoaster going and not be a sore loser when he thrashes you at bowling….also be expected to become a Nottingham Forest fan if only for 90 minutes at a time. You would be joining a team of wonderful staff who all bring different elements to Stephen’s life. The one thing they do have in common is their amazing work ethic and ensuring Stephen is well cared for and given opportunity to get involved in all he wishes. Though contracted hours are 23 a week and 1 sleep (he’s a great sleeper), there are more hours available due to staff holiday. We work as a team to ensure DJ Scootey experiences life to the fullest. I already have a team of PAs in place and i require 1 new PA to join my existing carers. These working hours and night will be condensed to span 2 days p/w and will fit in with current PAs so there is flexibility in the days/night you would work and there is also additional hours/night needed for leave cover on top.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mobility / Physical
• Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Football
• Music
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement:
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).
Required Skills:
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality. xsngvjr
When you are Required:
Hours per week: PA needed to cover an average of 20hrs and 1 night p/w, to be worked over 2 days p/w (Additional hours to be discussed)
Hourly Rate of pay: £12.71p/h / £100.00 per sleep-ins
This position will require:
• Sleep-ins
• Shift work
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.