Bank carer for two disabled young men
Ref: DP4603
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
Covering annual leave and sickness. shifts vary, some overnight, some shifts are only 4/5 hours holiday cover.
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:
Candidate qualities:
- 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
