After School - Ferndown, United Kingdom - FindersKeepers Rec.

FindersKeepers Rec.

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Ferndown, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref IT/Bco
***Our 14-year-old client with Cerebral Palsy like any teenager, loves going out, listening to music /audio books and having her nails done She lives at home with her parents and younger sibling and is looking for a calm, serene carer to join her Care Team to support her after school during term time and in the school holidays.

The Role:

Our client's Cerebral Palsy affects all her limbs and she also has poor head/trunk control so is a full time wheelchair user and will require hoisting for all transfers

Our client has a stoma and catheter along with a gastrostomy and is PEG fed so full personal care is required for this role.

Even though our client is non-verbal she is able to make simple choices for herself and can let her team and family know her needs by using facial expressions or sounds.

Our client uses a system called TaSSeLs which is a tactile signing system for sensory learning.

About You:

Due to our client's complex care needs, you will have a minimum of one years' experience working in Care.

You will need to be a driver to reach our client's home as public transport links are poor.

You will be a reliable, patient person who has a positive and empathetic attitude to working with a young person with additional needs and able to motivate our client to undertake and complete activities.

Pay:

£15 per hour weekdays

£17 per hour weekends

£30 per hour bank holidays

Shifts:

Term Time - 16 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday 15:30 - 19:30 (4 hours per day)

School Holidays - 12 to 16 hours per week, possibly over 2 days - exact days/hours to be agreed with the family and Support Worker.

Additional hours will be available but not compulsory