Patient and energetic Care and Support Assistant needed in Leominster to support a 7-year-old boy with disabilities.
I have diagnoses of cerebral palsy, severe global development delay, hypotonia and I'm PEG fed. I am nonverbal so you will need to learn to ready my emotions and body language. On the whole, I am a happy little boy.
I have a hoist in my house but when we are out and about, manual handing will be necessary.
You will be taking be out and about with my family and will be an extra pair of hands.
PEG feeding training is preferable.
Driving licence essential.
Personal Assistant to Disabled Child
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Salary £12.21 Per Hour.
Location Leominster
Hours Flexible.
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About Me
I am 7 years old and live with my Mum stepdad and siblings in Leominster. I love the water and would swim everyday if I could. I have diagnoses of cerebral palsy, severe global development delay, hypotonia and I'm PEG fed. I have a diagnosis of epilepsy but haven been seizure free for many years. I am nonverbal therefore I am sensory based. I watch cartoons like Sponge Bob and Paddington. I use a specially adapted wheelchair.
Job details
* You role will be to support me to attend activities either with another PA or on a family day out.
* Whilst out you will need to support me with all personal care including PEG feeding
About You
Previous experience of similar work is desirable.
You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices
You will need to be a car driver/owner and be physically fit enough to undertake any manual handling needed.
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person