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Support Worker in Chestfield

Enthusiastic, outgoing female required to support a 22 year old female with mild cerebral palsy and some challenging behaviour. Our client enjoys a full and active life and requires support to achieve and partake in activities.

1 - 25 hours per week
Between £12.00 and £14.00 Per Hour

What are you going to do:

Duties will include but not exclusive of:

  • Encouraging and motivating our client with tasks to increase her independence e.g cooking and domestic duties, assisting where necessary.
  • Some assistance with personal care such as hair styling.
  • Escorting our client on activities such as shopping trips/Gym/Swimming/Cinema/Clubs and festivals. Her Fiance may also be present on some occasions.
  • Assisting with planning our clients day and encouraging with therapy such as physio exercises.
  • Encouraging a healthy and balanced diet.
  • Assisting where necessary with budgeting and day to day finances.
  • Helping our client to regulate her behaviour where necessary e.g explaining when/why behaviour is inappropriate, planned ignoring of attention seeking behaviour.
  • Must have own car to escort our client in community based activity.
  • Role Subject to 2 references and enhanced DBS clearance.
  • Bank contract to cover hours where necessary.

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Rewarding Role
  • Flexible hours

What we ask:

  • At least finished high school
  • Can work alone with initiative
  • Experience working with someone with additional needs or understanding of pyschology desirable
  • Driver with own car essential

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Chestfield
Working hours per week
1 - 25
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Salary indication
Between £12.00 and £14.00 Per Hour
Responsible for
Safeguarding a vulnerable adult
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
Yes
Car Preferred
Yes
Must be eligible to work in the EU
Yes
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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