Wingfield, Leighton Buzzard
Pay rates:
£11.00 pr hr week days
£13.00 pr hr w/ends & bank holidays (depending on experience)
Hours:
Bank hours as required to provide cover for staff's annual leave/unexpected absences from school. Working patterns:-
- At least 2 Sats per month - split shifts 8 am - 2 pm or 2 pm - 8 pm.
- For shifts during school holidays - times tba
- Occasionally when Mum needs help to take our client to appointments
- Flexibility for occasional availability during term times of 7 am - 8.30 am & 4 pm to 8 pm
About the client:
Our client is a 13-year old boy, who has cerebral palsy, physical & communication difficulties. He lives with his parents & younger sister. This is a rewarding job with a bright, enthusiastic boy with a great sense of humour.
The role:
You will have experience working with children either within the home environment or the wider community & demonstrate a genuine interest in this area. You will help with all activities of daily living to enable him to access play, learning & social activities, incl. his computer systems & iGaze. You will promote his well-being & support him in implementing therapy programmes.
Main duties:
- Assist with client's daily activities incl.personal care, toileting, feeding & medication plus maintaining the areas of the house utilised by the client.
- Liaise with client’s parents, team leader/case manager regarding his on-going care.
- Follow advice & recommendations made by Therapists i.e. on exercises etc.
- Engage him in stimulating play under the guidance.
- Maintain daily physiotherapy & postural management programs.
- Assist in the care of his sister when the parents are spending time with their disabled son.
- Maintain accurate records/own records of hours worked incl. time sheets expenditure records.
- Participate in training appropriate to the needs of client/regular supervision by the Case Manager/Team Leader.
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children within the home/wider community
- Respectful & confident working in the client's own home, sensitive to needs and wishes of his family
- Able to establish a good rapport with children & to engage them in activities appropriate to their age/abilities
- A positive outlook, sense of humour /fun encouraging approach
- Patient & tolerant/good communicator
- Honest, reliable & trustworthy with a responsible attitude
- A flexible approach & able to use own initiative
- Fit & able to move & handle, using equipment (training will be given)
- Able to maintain effective working relationships & work effectively as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality/privacy
- A basic knowledge & understanding of computers
- Car driver / Non smoker
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications in child care, teaching &/or nursing.
- Previous experience working with children with complex needs.
An enhanced DBS is required, a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.