Part Time Support Worker

Description:

Location: Portsmouth
Contract Type: Permanent/ Part time
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 15 per week

Experienced Female Support Worker Required Ref no 33459

To provide care and support to a young person with Cerebral Palsy and Autism, who is fully wheelchair dependant.

The ideal candidate must have an energetic and enthusiastic approach, must be patient and enjoy doing craft activities, as the young person enjoys doing this on a daily basis.

You must have previous experience of working with people with Autism and associated behavioural challenges.

You will work in the person’s own home and undertake a wide range of duties to include collecting the young person from school, personal care, moving and handling, hoisting, medication administration as well as support with and promoting their rehabilitation.
Responsibilities will also include enabling and encouraging the client to access school, leisure and community activities.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, be willing to drive the clients vehicle to and from school and accompany the client on trips within the community.

Some household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping will also be required.

The client has two dogs and duties will also include some pet care and dog walking.

• 15 hours per week
• Monday 12:00-17:00
• Wednesday 12:00-17:00
• Friday 12:00-17:00
• Rates of Pay
• £15.00 per hour

Due to the nature of the role an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Bush & Co are acting as agents for our client.

You may also have experience in the following: Residential Support Worker, Part Time Direct Support Professional, Part Time Home Health Aide, Part Time Disability Support Worker, Part Time Mental Health Support Worker, Part Time Companion Caregiver, Part Time Assisted Living Assistant, Part Time Elderly Care Assistant, Part Time Patient Care Assistant, Part Time Family Support Worker.

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