Address REF: OM/PWA
Confirmation of experience will be taken from you CVs so full details of previous employment needs to be given however, no approach for references will be made until the interview stage. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and be based in the UK at the time of applying. We cannot unfortunately, offer sponsorship for any of our roles. Our posts require an enhanced DBS certificate and operate a non-smoking environment, at all times.
Confirmation of experience will be taken from you CVs so full details of previous employment needs to be given however, no approach for references will be made until the interview stage. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and be based in the UK at the time of applying. We cannot unfortunately, offer sponsorship for any of our roles. Our posts require an enhanced DBS certificate and operate a non-smoking environment, at all times.
Our lovely 16 yo client who loves signing along to music videos, taking trips out and like any teenager loves playing computer games, is looking for a compassionate, energetic, like-minded Therapy Assistant to support him with his cerebral palsy and helping him live life to the fullest potential.
The Role:
You will be working with our client, a 16-year-old lad who lives with his supportive father who is involved in his care and his brother. He loves to interact with his team, singing along to music videos, playing computer games and trips out.
- is motivated to engage in his therapy routines and excels in the company of friendly, positive people. Your role will be to aid in the implementation of therapeutic activities and provide personal care to enhance our client’s overall independence and well-being.
- has Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay and encephalitis and as such you would be required to provide personal care and assist with cooking his meals and assisting with their consumption. O is wheelchair dependent and partly verbal and uses Makaton to help him communicate. O can sometimes present with heightened anxiety when away from home and is being managed by a behaviour support plan.
Full training in all aspects of our client’s care will be given as will support from his friendly Case Manager and care team.
About You:
You will work closely with our client’s team of therapists to understand and implement therapeutic strategies between formal therapy sessions by following his support plan, being a team player who is willing to train and learn about our client’s particular needs. You will help him to achieve his rehabilitation goals, working with members of the team to help our client develop skills of independence, building confidence and supporting the development of physical abilities.
You will be a cheerful person who is energetic, flexible, reliable, resourceful, and courteous and have a positive and empathetic attitude to working with a person with additional needs, with a passion for providing excellent support and therapies.
Experience working with a child or young person with physical or learning disabilities is preferred as well as experience and/or a strong interest in working closely with a team of therapists and incorporating therapeutic strategies into day-to-day support.
Having a valid UK driving licence is essential as you will drive our client’s automatic adapted vehicle.
Pay:
- £16 per hour weekdays
- £18 per hour weekends
- £25 per hour bank holidays
Hours/Shifts:
Various shifts available – please apply even if you cannot undertake all these shifts and state which shifts you are interested in when applying.
Term time:
- Weekday Mornings 06:45 to 08:00 (2 hours 15 mins)
- Wednesday 17:00 – 20:00 (3 hours)
- Friday and Sunday 14:00 to 20:00 (6 hours)
- Saturday 15:00 to 20:00 (5 hours)
- Weekday evenings from 17:00 to 20:00 may also be available (3 hours)
School holidays:
- Monday 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours) or 11:00 to 20:00 (9 hours)
- Tuesday 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours)
- Wednesday 11:00 to 20:00 (9 hours)
- Thursday 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours) or 11:00 to 20:00 (9 hours)
- Fri 09:00 to 18:00 (9 hours) or 11:00 to 20:00 (9 hours)
- Saturday 15:00 to 20:00 (5 hours)
- Sunday 12:00 to 18:00
Job advertisements may be for a specific gender, this is a genuine occupational requirement and is stated in accordance to the Equality Act 2010, paragraph 1, schedule 9. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity, disability and marital status, a criminal conviction may not necessarily prevent employment. Our posts require an enhanced DBS certificate and operate a non-smoking environment, at all times.
