Carer /Support Worker – Croxley Green (WD3) – PUR-589-159

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 1 day ago
Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-589-159
About the Direct Payment Holder  

A reliable Carer is required to support a friendly and easy-going individual living in Croxley Green. He enjoys a relaxed lifestyle and is at his happiest when spending time on his iPad or enjoying good food. He particularly enjoys trips out, including visits to restaurants (especially McDonald’s), the cinema, bowling, and being outdoors.

He has Cerebral Palsy and autism (which is more subtle), and requires support with daily living to help him access the community and live an enjoyable, fulfilling life. It is important that he is treated with respect, listened to, and not underestimated.

 

Hours and rate of pay £15 per hour (up to £17 depending on experience)

5 hours on Tuesdays

5 hours on Thursday evenings

Weekend support required (typically full day Saturdays and some Sundays, with occasional evenings)

Location Croxley Green (WD3)
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:

• Safeguarding Adults

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety / Moving and handling

 

What you would be doing…  

Supporting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding

Assisting with meal preparation and cleaning up after meals

Supporting access to the community (e.g. shopping, cinema, outings)

Assisting with maintaining his bedroom and bathroom

Encouraging engagement in activities beyond screen time

 

 

Required skills and experience  

Ideally a driver (use of a wheelchair accessible Motability vehicle when

supporting in the community)

 

Experience in personal care preferred but not essential

 

Moving and handling awareness (training can be provided if needed)

 

Ability to support with standing transfers (hoist may be used occasionally)

 

 

 

 

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

* No agencies please *

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