Introduction
I’m a non-verbal, full time wheelchair user. I’m sociable and love music, dancing, theatre and stories. I need help keeping me entertained, doing my exercises, eating my dinner, getting out and about, going to activities, showering and getting ready for bed. You will be helping me with all my personal care needs.
Duties
Monday – 3.30pm-8pm – Meet me from the school bus, get me a snack, help with my exercises including using my walking machine, reading stories, getting out for a walk, heating up meal, helping me eat, drink and take my medicine, shower and hair wash, getting ready for and into bed.
Tuesday 3.30pm-9pm – either all of the above or take me out for food and drama activity at local arts centre and help me to take part in the activities and interact with other participants. Get ready for bed afterwards.
Thursday or Friday 3.30pm-8pm (potentially until 10pm on some occasions) – as Monday but may also include accompanying me to an evening activity (disco/social evening/cinema)
Weekends – either 10am-6pm, 12-10pm or 2pm-midnight as agreed in advance. Help me with activities at home e.g. walking machine, books, games or out and about in the community. Possibly taking the bus to the shops/cinema or going out for a walk/to a local café. Preparing and eating meals, taking medication, showering and dressing, checking on me regularly when sleeping.
Hours
4.5 hours 3 weekdays afternoons/evenings
8-10 hours fortnightly on Sat or Sun
Extra hours available on an ad-hoc basis
Rate: £17.84 per hour
Essential Requirements
Experience working with young adults with physical and learning difficulties (particularly in communicating with non-verbal individuals)
Desired Experience
Manual handling/hoist training
Epilepsy training
First Aid
Full, clean driving license
AAC/Eyegaze experience would be advantageous
To apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF MM/DW IN YOUR APPLICATION
To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: recruitmentdp@enhamtrust.org.uk
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
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