Job Description

Are you generally a positive person? Are you approachable and personable, able to demonstrate patience and understanding while being calm and able to make decisions? If so, then we are looking for a fourth person to join Miss A's care team.

Experience of working with young people with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities or communication difficulties, while an advantage, is not essential.

The right personality and the ability to learn and follow written care plans and training is all which is required.

The role does include driving Miss A to activities so you must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive an adapted Motability vehicle.

The role includes some help with personal care, so is open to

female staff

only (Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I)).

Hours will be between 8-12 per week over one shift on a Friday (with optional overtime available).

Pay and Other Benefits:

14.27 for weekday hours 15.56 for weekend hours Double pay for bank holidays 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata) 2 weeks employer sick pay (after probation) Pay to attend supervision and training Mileage rates Access to the Ben Holden Ltd employee assistance programme and discount scheme

The Roles and Responsibilities of the job:

Miss A shares her home with her mum and therefore sensitivity to the family home environment is crucial.

Supporting the development of independence with all activities. Personal care including washing, dressing, skin, teeth, nail and hair care. Assisting with her mobility, including assisting her to transfer using hoisting/stand aid equipment. Encourage active participation in all areas of household management. Encouragement and assistance with therapy regimes including regular physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Promoting purposeful, structured time both at home and in the community. Transporting client in her own vehicle. Accompanying Miss A to medical or other appointments if needed. Assisting/supporting with medication administration, if necessary, which is very infrequently. Support Miss A to maintain contact with other members of her family and facilitate visits. Maintaining accurate written records and communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Full details of the job role are in the job description.

Closing date: Applicants are being reviewed as they are received.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.27-15.56 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 12 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Great Barton IP31: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person