LILS/LM/DW - Personal Support Worker - Accrington area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Accrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Key duties include assisting with personal care, supporting eating, accompanying on days out and helping access hobbies and mobility as needed. A driver is preferred but not essential, and the home may have pets. Shared Lives carers are self-employed with tax incentives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting communication using sign board and Makaton
• Assisting with personal care (including nappy changes)
• Encouraging and supporting eating
• Taking the child out on enjoyable days out and activities
• Supporting access to hobbies such as swimming and other leisure activities
• Using a pram to assist with mobility when required

Job description

LILS/LM/DW - Personal Support Worker - Accrington area

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and patient individual to support a loving child with complex needs.

The child has a diagnosis of ASD, sensory impairments, and epilepsy. They are non-verbal and communicate using a communication picture board and Makaton communication aids. Full training will be provided, including the administration of epilepsy seizure medication.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting communication using sign board and Makaton
• Assisting with personal care (including nappy changes)
• Encouraging and supporting eating
• Taking the child out on enjoyable days out and activities
• Supporting access to hobbies such as swimming and other leisure activities
• Using a pram to assist with mobility when required

Additional Information

• A driver is preferred but not essential: access to a mobility car will be provided for transporting the child
• The family home has friendly dogs and cats

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service