Job Description

About the role

Enabling a young lady with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy who is studying her BA Business and Management at the UHI, Inverness. Your role involves 'being the hands' to bridge the gap between disability, achievement, and independence. You must be able to provide a person-centred approach, promote and empower choice. This specific role is a nightshift position which involves supporting the young lady in the evening and throughout the night. at the Student Campus. You will sleep in a separate room and communicate any of her needs throughout the night through a monitor.

Full training provided.

Main duties and responsibilities

Forming and maintaining a healthy, professional, and trusting relationship with both the young lady and the team

Supporting with studying, including scribing

Competent use of equipment, including power chairs, plinth, hoists, bed

Assistance in personal care, including eating and drinking

Participating in a diverse range of training, including moving and handling, health and safety, physiotherapy sessions, and Cerebral Palsy information sessions

. Going out and about to places such as Eden Court, Cinema and anywhere else she would like to go.

Pay and work schedule

Hourly rate of 13.25

Options for permanent and fixed term contracts

Shifts - Sleepover shifts only, 14 hours per shift, shift times may vary.

About you

You are positive, trustworthy, kind-hearted, honest, reliable, and have an interest in contributing towards positive change. You recognise the importance of promoting choice and supporting personal development. You understand the commitment required to support a student with their learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Invaluable experience in a therapeutic, educational, and home environment

On-the-job training

Career coaching and development opportunities

Various shift types available

Free on-site parking

Casual clothing

Paid PVG check

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience:

E -

Ability to listen, take direction and be willing to learn

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E -

Values of honesty, learning, and empowerment

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E -

Ability to form a good working 1-1 relationship

E -

Higher English or equivalent

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D -

Understanding of the Independent Living Movement, Social Model of disability and Human Rights

D -

Driving license

D -

Able to easily commute

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Inverness IV2 5NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person