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Independent Lives Ltd

Posted

19 days ago

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This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Overnight shifts

Hourly pay rate: £14 to £21 depending on caring for one of two people at a time

We are looking for bank carers to cover our existing carers annual leave and sickness. We have 7 permanent carers so there will be the opportunity for quite a lot of shifts throughout the year. In future this could lead to regular shifts. The role is caring for two brothers (aged 21 and 25) who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy and are wheelchair users. The younger of the two is also autistic (verbal but shy) The shifts would be day or night depending on the cover needed. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience with complex care and hoisting. The role involves all personal care and shadow shifts/ training will be given to help you and the boys feel comfortable with each other.

Most of the shifts are 1 :2 i.e. caring for both boys at the same time (they are used to sharing one carer and it works well as one likes company and the other doesn't!) Ideally looking for cheerful and kind people with a good sense of humour. Some shifts might involve driving to football matches or meals out with friends. Both boys are very keen football fans and support Brighton and Hove Albion. They like to get to as many matches as possible so if you're happy to drive our van that would be a bonus although not essential as we always have two carers going with them.

As the boys will soon be living independently from their parents, we are encouraging them both to take more control over their lives and be less reliant on Mum. We want them to feel a sense of achievement and normality to what is a challenging life, even if that is something as simple as what to have for dinner! It would be great if you feel you could help them with this next step

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering

Personal grooming

Eating and drinking assistance

Moving and handling

Administration

Transportation

Companionship

Dressing / undressing

Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Patience and kindness

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

location

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex