Female Support worker

Bush & Co; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated support worker for Sarah, a young adult with cerebral palsy. This rewarding position involves hands-on support with personal care, life admin, and attending activities. Candidates must be animal lovers and confident drivers, with previous experience valued for enhancing Sarah's independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with physical disabilities is essential.
• Confidence in driving for transport duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support with personal care and life management.
• Assist in accessing activities and social events.

Skills

Animal lover

Confident driver

Hands-on support

Job description

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Sarah is 19 years old, lives at home with her family in Bromley, and attends college four days per week (pre Covid-19, we are hopeful this will resume ASAP). Sarah has cerebral palsy; she uses a walking aid and a wheelchair for long distances. She is extremely independent and requires practical hands-on support. Sarah loves animals; she has two dogs, a rabbit, a chinchilla, and a tortoise, so an animal lover is essential for this role.

This is a typical support role, focused on enabling and facilitating Sarah to live her life independently and as she wishes. As Sarah’s support worker, your role will involve providing practical hands-on support with physical tasks, personal care, life admin duties, managing diary/appointments, college drop-offs and pick-ups, and accessing activities and social events. Sarah has occupational and physiotherapy plans in place, and training will be provided by her therapists to support her and implement these programs at home, in hydrotherapy, or in the gym.

This role would suit an experienced female support worker with previous experience supporting a young adult with a physical disability.

For this role, you must be a confident driver and a non-smoker. Enjoying swimming would be an advantage.

Hours of work

21 hours per week

Monday 10.00am – 6.00pm

Tuesday 8.00am – 10.00am and 3.00pm – 6.00pm

Thursday 8.00am – 10.00am and 3.00pm – 6.00pm

Rates of Pay

£17.34 per hour

This is a truly rewarding position where you can make a real difference in Sarah’s life.

Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Bush & Co are acting as agents for our client.