Live In Support Worker

Location

West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

URGENTLY REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BANK AND SHIFT SUPPORT TO AN EXISTING SMALL TEAM OF LIVE IN CARERS AND ALSO IMPENDING MATERNITY LEAVE

MUST LIVE LOCALLY AS HOURS ARE VARIABLE. IDEAL FOR SOMEONE LOOKING FOR PART TIME HOURS

JOB TITLE: Live In Support Worker - Not agency

LOCATION: Wakefield WEST YORKSHIRE

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I am a 27yr old young lady who has Cerebral Palsy and I use a powered wheelchair to be both independent and mobile. I live in my own adapted home and require 2:1 support to enable me to maintain my independence by supporting me with my day to day living activities and my personal care. I have a lively personality and have a wicked sense of humour. I enjoy an excellent social life and will require support workers to drive my wheelchair adapted vehicle to enable me to meet with friends, go shopping and enjoy my sports interests which include swimming.

JOB PROFILE:

1. My needs vary daily but the below gives an outline of the support I will need.
2. To live in my home with me during rotated periods. (Own accommodation provided)
3. To carry out transfers to and from my wheelchair using both tracked and mobile hoists.
4. To assist with all my personal cares: for instance daily dressing, bathing, showering.
5. To administer and record my prescribed medication.
6. To support my daily physio programmes and weekly swimming sessions.
7. To prepare my meals and drinks, and assist me in eating and drinking them.
8. To support me with washing and ironing of my clothing and other laundry
9. To maintain my household by assisting me with shopping, cleaning and relevant tasks.
10. To assist me with appointments inside and outside of the home.
11. To support my social activities including eating and drinking out, swimming and socializing.
12. To drive me in my wheelchair accessible vehicle, locally regionally and nationally.
13. To support me on overnight trips away and holidays at home and abroad.
14. To support me budget my income and pay my living expenses.
15. Other required tasks relevant to caring and supporting me to live independently.
16. To work flexibly to meet my support needs within the terms of contract.

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