Pay rates per hour
£12.00/hour weekdays, £14.00/hour weekends
The role:
If you have experience of working with children with special needs, or can demonstrate a genuine interest in this area, with the right aptitude and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
We can offer a rewarding job with a bright and enthusiastic 8 year old child who has cerebral palsy and non-verbal communication needs.
The child lives at home in spacious accommodation in Henham, Essex, CM22 with his mother, needing support in all activities of daily living including personal hygiene, feeding and dressing and also when enjoying out of school outdoor activities such as ice skating.
About you:
Confident and respectful about working in the client’s own home.
Keen to learn new things e.g. personal care routines (training will be given).
Proactive with an encouraging approach and able to positively engage with the client.
Able to work under your own initiative in a family setting.
Able to undertake all aspects of the handling management plan using specialist equipment.
A basic knowledge and understanding of computers, and the ability to operate electronic devices is desirable.
Car driver desirable.
We can offer:
A rewarding and enjoyable role.
Training and development, including use of Eye Gaze technology.
Good rates of pay.
Flexible working - hours are available to cover Thursday to Sunday during school term time. Other days will be required and some support during school holidays. Weekday hours include 7 – 9 am, 4 – 8 pm and sleeping nights 10 pm to 7 am. Weekends and holidays 7 am to 8 pm and sleeping nights.
Apply now by uploading your CV.
Satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. This position also requires a disclosure request from the DBS. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.
Closing date for applications 23 April 2017.
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