Applicant status required: Employed
* This role is a private arrangement with a person or family who is seeking support for someone else or themselves. You will not be employed by or carry out work for Humans Cornwall; we have a dedicated team to help identify private personal assistants for care and support. These roles are personally assisting somebody to achieve their goals, gain independence and/or manage their daily lives; These will be self-funded by the family or person, or they may receive a Direct payment from Cornwall council. *
Location: Redruth
10-year-old cheeky little monkey seeks support at home and in the community. He is non-verbal and has been diagnosed with profound & multiple learning disabilities, blindness and may express self-injurious behaviour. He also requires a wheelchair.
The right person will be caring, open to cuddles, hands on and capable of working with very young children. Ideal qualities are vigilance, resourcefulness, trustworthiness, reliability and a good sense of humour. You will be working in the family home, which includes a sister, dogs and a cat. You will probably accompany some or all of them outdoors, on trips and activities around Cornwall.
Full training can be provided, but this role is more about childcare than medical support.
You would be employed through an agency for this work.
Support required:
● The ideal person should be able to read stories aloud, sing songs, help him play, learn his communication and moods, whilst being good company and keeping him safe.
● You will also help with assisting to eat, bathing, personal care and administering medication.
Hourly rate of pay: £13.50 depending on experience.
Total hours: Approx. 16 hours a week.
Term-time; 4 afternoons a week from 4:30-8:30pm. In school holidays, hours may increase and patterns will change to accommodate carer and family plans.
Essential:
– Experience working with children.
Ideal:
– Qualifications and/or experience of working with children with P.M.L.D / SEN and behaviour issues.
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
When applying, your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful. Please contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or email a copy of your C.V. to michelle@humanscornwall.co.uk and quote reference 298
