ABOUT YOU:

Experience working with children is a pre-requisite for this role and if they have had complex care needs that would be most desirable, however if you feel that you have the aptitude for this role, please do apply if you have worked with children but they have not had complex care needs, as training can be provided.
W is non-verbal and as a result can become frustrated and distressed causing him to shout and throw his arms around unintentionally, so you would need to have a patient, calm and empathic personality to deal with these episodes.
The family has a pet dog so you would need to be able to work alongside animals and have no allergies. You will be a driver (over the age of 21 for insurance purposes) who can drive our client’s automatic adapted car. You will be happy to take W out on trips and medical visits. As our client’s home is not easily accessible to public transport, you would need to own your own transport for your journey to work.
Our client needs 2:1 access to the community so you would be working with another Carer or Mum in this role.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP ON ANY OF OUR ROLES & THEREFORE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE THIS. CONFIRMATION OF EXPERIENCE WILL BE TAKEN FROM YOU CVS SO FULL DETAILS OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT NEEDS TO BE GIVEN HOWEVER, NO APPROACH FOR REFERENCES WILL BE MADE UNTIL THE INTERVIEW STAGE. ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND BE BASED IN THE UK AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. OUR POSTS OPERATE A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT, AT ALL TIMES.

As with a lot of other young teenagers, our client is a great music fan and loves hearing our Carers sing to him, he also loves TV especially programmes by David Attenborough. W would love a positive, caring person who can work alongside another carer, providing him access to the community and allowing him to live life to his full capacity. If this sounds like a good fit for you, get in touch.

THE ROLE:

W is a 14-year-old male who lives at home with his mum, stepdad and younger sibling. He enjoys listening to music on his iPad and watching TV, especially David Attenborough programmes.
W has an Acquired Brain Injury from birth, is non-verbal and has 4 limb cerebral palsy and epilepsy. W is a full-time wheelchair user with hoists to assist him at home.
W can eat orally; however, he uses a PEG feed for fluids and medication. On occasion the Carer will be required to cook for W. Full personal care is required in this role and training in all aspects of W’s care will be provided.