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Self Employed Support Worker


People Plus Group LTD


Location

Cam, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom


Job description

**Self Employed Male Support Worker, Cambridgeshire, CB21**

**£17.50 per hour**

Person Specification

I would like a confident and friendly male support worker to work on a self-employed basis. They will need to be physically fit and strong to be able to physically handle the service user.They will need to have a valid UK drivers license as access to a car will be provided for taking the service user out. Experience in handling people with severe learning difficulties is advantageous. Experience in helping with personal care is preferred. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Hours Required

Flexible hours, Monday- Friday, up to 7 hours a day, £17.50 per hour

About Service User

S is a 44 year old male with cerebral palsy. S is non-verbal but communicates with sound and hand gestures. S is able to walk but requires mobility support in the form of hand/arm holding and a wheelchair at times. S requires support to eat, drink and use the toilet. An element of personal care is therefore required. S requires constant care and supervision, he cannot be left unattended.S enjoys being driven to different locations in order to people-watch, for example parks or town centers. Its important, however, that S gets out of the car and goes for short walks in order to keep him mobile.S also enjoys swimming and is a fair swimmer. He would require close supervision when in the pool and would require a support worker with strong swimming skills to facilitate this.

Job Description
Take S on drives and trips out in the local area, ensuring his safety at all timesSupport S with any personal care, eating or drinking needs throughout the dayReport any changes in behavior or physical state to the service users parents on return to the family homeUse the service users vehicle and ensure that any damage or maintenance issues are reported as required

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus


Job tags

Hourly payFull timeSelf employmentLocal areaFlexible hoursWorking Monday to Friday


Salary

£17.5 per hour

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