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 and be keen to learn about accessibility. No previous experience required. Full training provided.
Main duties and responsibilities
· Forming and maintaining a healthy, professional, and trusting relationship with both the young lady and the team
.Creating a positive and fun working environment within her 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, including Moving and Assisting, Health and Safety, physiotherapy sessions, and Cerebral Palsy information sessions
. Going out and about to places such as Eden Court, Cinema, festivals and anywhere else she would like to go.
.Supporting hobbies, fitness and development of her social circle
Pay and work schedule
· Hourly rate of £15.50
· Options for permanent and fixed term contracts
· Shifts – we provide a 24/7 support service. Longest day shift is 8 hours. Longest night shift is 15 hours.
About you
You are fun, chatty, positive, trustworthy, honest and reliable. You find it rewarding to enable the young lady to achieve her life goals and live a great life. You recognise the importance of promoting choice and supporting personal development. You get job satisfaction from helping others. You enjoy learning and putting it into practice. You would like work experience that will enhance your own personal development.
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 - Be able to contribute positively to our work culture
.E - Ability to form a fantastic 1-1 relationship where you can enjoy each others company, humour and interests
· 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
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
