About the role
Enabling a young lady with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy who has just completed her degree and is living independently supported by a team in Inverness. Your role involves ‘being the hands’ to bridge the gap between disability, achievement, and independence. You must be able to provide a person-centred approach, promote and empower choice, bring positivity and fun to the role. No Previous experience required. Full training provided.
Main duties and responsibilities
· Forming and maintaining a healthy, professional, and fun relationship with both the young lady and the team
. Creating a pleasant working environment within their home
· Supporting with exploring work opportunities including voluntary work
· Competent use of equipment, including power chairs, plinth, hoists, bed
· Assistance in personal care, including eating and drinking
· Participating in a diverse range of training and learning, including Moving and Assisting, Health and Safety, Physiotherapy sessions, and Cerebral Palsy information sessions and How the body works
. Going out and about to places such as Eden Court, Cinema, festivals and anywhere else she would like to go.
.Faciilitating hobbies
Pay and work schedule
· Hourly rate of £15.50
· Options for permanent and fixed term contracts
· Shifts – we provide a 24/7 support service. One night shift is 15 hours.
About you
You are looking to gain work experience and learn about life with a disability. You will be positive, trustworthy, kind-hearted, honest, reliable, confident and have an interest in contributing towards positive change. You have excellent social skills and have an interest in learning about accessibility. You recognise the importance of promoting choice and supporting personal development. Value learning and combining it with practice.
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Invaluable experience in a therapeutic, vocational and home environment
· On-the-job training
· Career coaching and development opportunities
· Promotes a healthy work life balance, various shift types available
· Casual clothing
· Paid PVG check
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience:
· E - Ability to listen, take direction and be willing to learn
. E - Values of honesty, learning, and empowerment
.E - Ability to form a fantastic working 1-1 relationship with the young lady
· E – Higher English or equivalent
.D - Understanding of the Independent Living Movement, Social Model of disability and Human Rights
· D – Driving license
· D –Able to easily commute
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
