Support Worker

Young primary-aged boy with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and preverbal (gestalt language processing). This doesn't stop him engaging with the world however and Smiling is his superpower along with the most infectious laugh. Loves singing and watching nursery rhymes of any kind. This wonderful young boy astounds everyone with how resilient he is and generally smiles through most of life's challenges. Loves attention and lots of engagement , including stories, peekaboo and copying phrases . We are looking for a PA to help fulfill his care needs and expand his experiences alongside the family (mummy, daddy, and younger brother) independently within and outside the home.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.Small dog.
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.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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
Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• 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.

Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.

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