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We are looking for male and female workers with experience in supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and other health conditions to live independent personal and social lives. Must be fluent in Portuguese. To motivate people to access community social and leisure activities. Providing support in the home and in the community, (no personal care involved, no heavy lifting/moving and handling, and no administration of medication).
Do you have the following?
- An interest in working with young people/adults with learning disabilities.
- Qualities to motivate and encourage independence.
- Experience in handling challenging behaviour.
- Ideally a driving licence and own vehicle
Duties of the role may include but are not limited the following;
- Taking clients out for shopping/activities
- Assisting around the house
- Attending local hubs and activity centres
- Prompting to maintain personal hygiene
- To maintain hobbies and interests such as swimming/cinema
- Attending hospital and doctors appointments with client
These roles are offered on a flexible basis, hours can vary dependent on client and their needs.
A current DBS is essential for this role (we can update or apply if not current) having a driving license and access to a vehicle would be advantageous, you will be required to have business insurance on the vehicle.
If the above sounds like your ideal next role then we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Hours:
Day 1 - 12pm 2pm
Day 2 2pm 4pm
Day 3 12pm 2pm
Language:
- English (required)
- Portuguese
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving license and use of a vehicle (required)
You may on occasion be asked to cover other shifts e.g. holidays and sickness and any extra hours when necessary. To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted
