Support Worker Teen DP

Overview

We are looking for an active and friendly PA to provide ad hoc support of around 6 to 10 hours per week to a 15 year old who is working on developing his independence. Typically during weekday evenings on Tuesdays, Fridays and Thursdays 4-9 pm and alternate weekend days 12 pm to 8 pm, however these may vary depending on his needs and to be discussed  is currently a year 11 student and the PA would be there to aid him in his daily routines, social time when accessing the community and during his study time as he is working towards being more independent and gaining life skills.

Some other duties would include household chores such as cleaning, cooking, laundry etc. as well as providing him with encouragement when it comes to personal care tasks such as brushing teeth, haircare, etc. He enjoys motor sport, rapping, making videos, going to the gym and walking outdoors. A driving license with access to their own car is essential and care experience in Cerebral palsy, physio and OT therapies is preferred.

References and DBS required.

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets
• Employee needs to be fit enough to lift a folding wheelchair in and out of car and be able to push a wheelchair on occasions, as well as assist with therapy at the gym or accompany him on short hikes (max 6 miles on occasion, but generally shorter distances)

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Disability Confident