Carer

Job Description

Job Reference: JH/LM/Thatcham

Job Title: Carer

Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and the employer’s representative

Hours: 30 hours p/w during school holidays

Work Pattern : Changeable but to be agreed in advance of every holiday.

Hourly Rate of Pay: Week Day: £14.30 / Weekend: £18.59

Ba s ed at: Home, Thatcham (Berkshire) & in the community

Job Purpose

To work with 15-year-old girl with a genetic disorder (epileptic & non verbal) both at the home and out in the community. Busy & active family home, fun with a good sense of humour.

To build a trusting & supportive relationship with the young girl & the family. To support the to access social activities within the community and support with daily living by carrying out personal care, feeding via PEG and managing seizures.

She enjoys being outside and having the opportunity to freely explore her surroundings. She loves swimming and accessing local support centres.

Main duties

• All aspects of personal care (washing, dressing, pad changes)
• Feeding – via PEG
• Ensuring safety at all times and managing seizures
• Attending social settings and ensuring the young girl can access appropriate activities

Personal Specification

• Must be kind, patient and willing to learn and take the time to understand the girl’s methods of communication.

• Driver essential as will be required to drive her wheelchair accessible vehicle.

• Must be flexible as hours will be changeable.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

The post carries a 6 month’s probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.