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Penderels Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a compassionate support worker to assist a child with complex needs in Lincoln. The role involves personal care, meal prep, medication prompts, and helping participation in activities. You will build a trusting, one-to-one relationship and support daily routines.

DBS clearance is required prior to starting. Applicants must be 18+ due to medication administration responsibilities, and a full UK driving licence with clean record is essential for travel to various

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence with no accidents, claims or convictions.
• DBS disclosure required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care (toileting, showering, getting in/out of bed, dressing).
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating.
• Support and/or prompt with taking medication.
• Assist engagement in sporting and leisure activities and socialisation.
• Develop a good one-to-one relationship with the individual.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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About the Employer

To support a child who is diagnosed with Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay. He has a Visual impairment, so is severely sight impaired and diagnosed with focal epilepsy, but hasn't had an episode for over 4 years. He is affected throughout the day and requires use of a wheelchair. His communication is delayed and needs to be given processing time. Applicant must have a full UK driving licence with no accidents, claims or convictions.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Loves going out in his wheelchair

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home: small dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).